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EDU25042 Head of Service SEND

TORBAY COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay Council has awarded a contract titled "EDU25042 Head of Service SEND," which falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This specialist post requires a SEND qualification and senior leadership experience in the SEND field. The contract, valued at £79,000, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 3 March 2025. The award stage was completed on 26 February 2025, and the procurement was conducted via a waiver method, underlining the urgency and specialised nature of the role.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale business service providers with expertise in high-level recruitment or specialist staffing, particularly within the education sector. Companies that can offer seasoned professionals with the required qualifications and experience in SEND will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The need for a head of service role within SEND suggests a focus on improving managerial oversight and specialised educational services, making this an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to make impactful contributions in the public sector. Businesses that offer comprehensive recruitment and consulting services for senior educational positions will benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

EDU25042 Head of Service SEND

Notice Description

Specialist post that needs to hold a SEND qualification and significant experience working at a senior leadership and management level within SEND.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6cb3d3b-4e71-45f1-9ffc-26b4b88673c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f26a6c-934b-4a64-aff3-bd85dce1e91d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Awarded via waiver EDU25042
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Services
Contact Email
commercial.services@torbay.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01803 208391

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ1 3DR
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Tormohun
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAMPTON'S RESOURCING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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