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Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support SEND team

NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL

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20 Jun 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, aimed to engage an Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support their SEND team. This process, identified as OCDS-0550d2-034030-2025, falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting legal services due to significant SEND legal appeals. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, considered below the threshold and without competition. The awarding stage was completed successfully, with Futures Education appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 22 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 21 September 2025, with the contract notice published on 20 June 2025.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational legal services, especially those experienced in managing SEND appeals. Large entities like Futures Education, which is well-equipped to handle complex legal requests, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on public authority needs and legal service provision highlights opportunities for businesses ready to provide dedicated support in niche government sectors, enhancing their service portfolios and expertise in educational legalities.

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Notice Title

Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support SEND team

Notice Description

Bring in SEND tribunal officer to support SEND legal appeals due to significant appeals this year and to help co-ordinate and manage timelines and responses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0550d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034030-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,775 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.contracts@n-somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET
Postcode
BS23 1UJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Weston-super-Mare Central
Westminster Constituency
Weston-super-Mare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUTURES EDUCATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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