Award

SEND Cluster Model Transformation

STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 14:58

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 13:13

Planning

21 Aug 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The award process for the SEND Cluster Model Transformation contract has been completed by Stoke on Trent City Council, with WHOLE EDUCATION LTD appointed to deliver the SEND School Improvement Programme. The procurement focuses on the education and training services category, aiming to transform the approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Stoke-on-Trent. This programme, funded by the Council's Transformation Budget, seeks to develop sustainable capacity within schools to better serve children with SEND, whilst reducing reliance on statutory processes. The contract, signed on 19th February 2026, will span from 4th March 2026 to 1st February 2029, with a total value of £123,186 gross. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method below the threshold, reflecting its emphasis on inclusivity and cultural change across educational settings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in SEND strategies. It invites collaboration among providers capable of offering comprehensive programmes integrating in-person and virtual delivery, focusing on inclusive leadership, coaching, and peer review. Businesses that can deliver tailored consultancy, align with strategic priorities, and provide innovative digital tools for performance monitoring would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The programme’s emphasis on cultural change and system-wide sustainability necessitates a business with a proven track record in strategic leadership and inclusive practice within the education sector, offering a pathway for growth and expansion in public sector contracts.

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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.

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHOLE EDUCATION

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