We think ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED is a Government supplier specialising in
activities of head offices.
We are tracking £306,103,371 in total UK government revenue, with £65,159,026 spent by Staffordshire County Council as the largest purchaser. They have been awarded £377,032 in UK government contracts, primarily for education and training services (£377,032). View on Companies House

Transactions

ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED has received £306,103,371 from 46 departments.

Income

By department

Top Departments

# Department Total spend
  1. 1

    Staffordshire County Council

    2020–2026

    £65.2 Million

    ~£9.3M/yr

  2. 2

    Surrey County Council

    2021–2026

    £31.2 Million

    ~£5.2M/yr

  3. 3

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £26.9 Million

    ~£3.8M/yr

  4. 4

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £15.9 Million

    ~£2.3M/yr

  5. 5

    West Sussex County Council

    2022–2025

    £14.3 Million

    ~£3.6M/yr

  6. 6

    Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

    2019–2026

    £13.5 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  7. 7

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £13.4 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  8. 8

    Devon County Council

    2020–2026

    £10.8 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  9. 9

    London Borough of Enfield

    2020–2026

    £10.3 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  10. 10

    Wokingham Borough Council

    2020–2025

    £9 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

By organisation

Top Organisations

# Organisation Total spend
  1. 1

    Staffordshire County Council

    2020–2026

    £65.2 Million

    ~£9.3M/yr

  2. 2

    Surrey County Council

    2021–2026

    £31.2 Million

    ~£5.2M/yr

  3. 3

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £26.9 Million

    ~£3.8M/yr

  4. 4

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £15.9 Million

    ~£2.3M/yr

  5. 5

    West Sussex County Council

    2022–2025

    £14.3 Million

    ~£3.6M/yr

  6. 6

    Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

    2019–2026

    £13.5 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  7. 7

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

    2020–2026

    £13.4 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  8. 8

    Devon County Council

    2020–2026

    £10.8 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  9. 9

    London Borough of Enfield

    2020–2026

    £10.3 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  10. 10

    Wokingham Borough Council

    2020–2025

    £9 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

By expense area

Top Expense Areas

# Expense area Total spend
  1. 1

    Independent School Fee Special

    Staffordshire County Council · 2020–2026

    £65.1 Million

    ~£9.3M/yr

  2. 2

    Childrens Services Special Education

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2021–2025

    £18.6 Million

    ~£3.7M/yr

  3. 3

    NORTH EAST AGENCY PLACE (ED)

    Surrey County Council · 2023–2026

    £13.1 Million

    ~£3.3M/yr

  4. 4

    Other Strategic Functions

    West Sussex County Council · 2022–2025

    £11.1 Million

    ~£2.8M/yr

  5. 5

    PEOPLE

    London Borough of Enfield · 2020–2026

    £10.3 Million

    ~£1.5M/yr

  6. 6

    Services to People

    Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · 2019–2025

    £9.48 Million

    ~£1.4M/yr

  7. 7

    Children's Services

    Wokingham Borough Council · 2021–2025

    £8.99 Million

    ~£1.8M/yr

  8. 8

    Children, Young People & Education

    Kent County Council · 2022–2025

    £8.51 Million

    ~£2.1M/yr

  9. 9

    Individual School Budgets With Inclusion

    Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2024

    £8.49 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  10. 10

    Childrens Services

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2022–2026

    £7.86 Million

    ~£1.6M/yr

By expense type

Top Expense Types

# Expense type Total spend
  1. 1

    Fees to Independent Schools

    Staffordshire County Council · 2020–2025

    £52.8 Million

    ~£8.8M/yr

  2. 2

    External Placement Fees

    Surrey County Council · 2023–2026

    £29.5 Million

    ~£7.4M/yr

  3. 3

    Pivate Contractors - Other

    Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2026

    £23.8 Million

    ~£3.4M/yr

  4. 4

    Out Of Borough Placements

    Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · 2020–2026

    £13.4 Million

    ~£1.9M/yr

  5. 5

    Fees and Charges

    Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council · 2019–2026

    £13.2 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  6. 6

    Independent Education Provider

    Staffordshire County Council · 2025–2026

    £12.3 Million

    ~£6.2M/yr

  7. 7

    Education services

    London Borough of Enfield · 2020–2026

    £9.44 Million

    ~£1.3M/yr

  8. 8

    Independent Special School Fees

    Devon County Council · 2021–2026

    £8.66 Million

    ~£1.4M/yr

  9. 9

    Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools

    Wokingham Borough Council · 2021–2025

    £8.66 Million

    ~£1.7M/yr

  10. 10

    Commissioned Service - Other

    Kent County Council · 2022–2025

    £8.44 Million

    ~£2.1M/yr

Recent Payments
Date Buyer Amount Expense Area Expense Type
2026-11-02 £26,560 Independent School Fee Special Independent Education Provider
2026-11-02 £22,096 Independent School Fee Special Independent Education Provider
2026-06-05 £5,864 OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES
2026-06-05 £14,874 Educational Placements CAPITATION
2026-06-02 £3,814 Children & Education Services Input VAT
2026-06-02 £19,074 Children & Education Services Special Need Schools & Colleges
2026-05-29 £3,834 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £4,806 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £5,089 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £5,333 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £5,552 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £5,658 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,056 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,105 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,105 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,105 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,105 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,208 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,224 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges
2026-05-29 £6,224 Childrens & Educational Services Fees and Charges

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the latest payment data available for ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED?

The most recent payment data we have available for ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED is from November 2026. Government departments and public bodies typically publish their spending data on a monthly or quarterly basis.

How has ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED's government income changed over time?

ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED's government income has decreased over time. In 2026, they received £21,614,665, compared to £78,433,002 in 2025 - a decrease of 72.4%.

How much has ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED received from the UK government?

ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED has received a total of £306,103,371 from UK government organizations according to our records. This income comes from 47 government buyers.

Which government departments buy from ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED?

The top government departments buying from ACORN CARE AND EDUCATION LIMITED are Staffordshire County Council (£65,159,026), Surrey County Council (£31,150,084), and Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (£26,863,964).

Company Details

Company Number
05019430
Status
Active
Incorporated
2004-01-19
Type
Private Limited Company
Accounts
AUDIT EXEMPTION SUBSIDIARY