Notice Information
Notice Title
SEND Cluster Model Transformation
Notice Description
This was a below-threshold tender for the procurement of a SEND Development Programme in Stoke-on-Trent. The programme is funded through the Council's approved Transformation Budget and aims to build sustainable capacity within the school system to better meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. It seeks to reduce reliance on statutory processes and specialist placements, while embedding inclusive practice across all educational settings. The appointed provider will deliver the programme through a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual engagement. Key elements, including launch events, coaching sessions, and peer review activities, will be delivered face-to-face to support effective relationship-building and drive meaningful cultural change.
Planning Information
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to identify potential providers capable of delivering a locality-wide SEND School Improvement Programme that supports strategic leadership, inclusive practice, and system-wide sustainability. We are specifically seeking responses from organisations that can deliver all of the following elements as part of a single, integrated offer: • Strategic CPD for SENCOs and school leaders focused on whole-school SEND leadership and inclusive culture. • A structured self-evaluation and action planning framework aligned with Ofsted and Local Area SEND Inspection priorities. • A digital dashboard that enables the local authority to monitor school-level SEND priorities and progress. • A local peer network model, including coaching and cluster-based collaboration to share effective practice. • Access to a national network of SEND leaders and experts, including opportunities for cross-authority learning and professional development. • Tailored consultancy to align programme delivery with local SEND strategy and embed sustainable improvement into LA governance and business-as-usual processes. Please confirm whether your organisation can deliver all of the above components as part of a single programme. If so, please provide a brief outline of your approach and evidence of previous delivery at scale. All responses should be sent to Sarah.Halls@stoke.gov.uk by the end of the day on Thursday, 4th September 2025.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-058c5f
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019056-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender, Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - open competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
80 - Education and training services
-
- CPV Codes
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £104,170 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- £125,000 £100K-£500K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £102,655 £100K-£500K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 3 Mar 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 5 Nov 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- 4 Sep 2025Expired
- Award Date
- 19 Feb 20261 months ago
- Contract Period
- 4 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- STOKE-ON-TRENT
- Postcode
- ST4 1HH
- Post Town
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
- Delivery Location
- TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
-
- Local Authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Electoral Ward
- Hartshill Park & Stoke
- Westminster Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019056-2026
3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062545-2025
6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050638-2025
21st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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