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Independent Special School

City of Doncaster Council · Local authority

In brief

City of Doncaster Council has announced plans to buy training and education work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £41,138,640 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 10 years, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for this buyer (from 21 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a high quality suitability resourced education provider to working partnership to deliver an independent special school for Doncaster children aged 5 -18 within an identified council owned asset.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 020025-2026

About the buyer

City of Doncaster CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

153

Awards

116

Suppliers it has used most for training

  • Bicycle Buddy LTD1 contract
  • Pluralsight Europe Limited1 contract
All tenders and awards from City of Doncaster Council

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From notice 020025-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 5 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.