D3 Tenders | CQNV 1400 - SEND and AP Change Programme Professionals

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Notice Title

CQNV 1400 - SEND and AP Change Programme Professionals

Notice Description

The West Midlands SEND and AP Change Programme is an initiative led by the Department for Education to improve the support system for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The programme aims to enhance outcomes for these children, improve family experiences, and ensure financial sustainability. Telford & Wrekin Council is the Lead Local Authority for the West Midlands Region, collaborating with Shropshire, Herefordshire, and Worcestershire. The programme is fully grant funded by the DfE. Shropshire Council is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced professionals who can provide expertise in meeting the needs of pupils with SEND in order to develop training, advice and guidance for education settings and staff, aiming to improve inclusion and transition arrangements for children and young people within mainstream education. The roles will not involve direct work with children and young people but will focus on developing and delivering high quality training, advice and guidance and resources for schools; some of this may be delivered online, some at Shropshire Council locations and some within schools and settings. We are looking for suitably qualified professionals with the following qualifications / areas of expertise: *Speech and language therapy *Occupational Therapy *Supporting children and young people with neurodiversity *Specialist advisory teachers with expertise in SpLD We are looking for professionals who can: *Work in collaboration with Shropshire Council teams to co-produce and deliver training courses, instructional videos and advice and guidance materials for schools and settings relating to SEND and Inclusion. *Communicate and uphold Shropshire Council's vision for SEND and Inclusion *Provide effective and professional support and challenge to promote and develop inclusive mainstream practice *Work to compliment the core offer of support already available from both Shropshire Council, Schools and NHS Services. *Commit to a culture of supporting the workforce around CYP with SEND. The work will be carried out on a self-employed basis on a day or half day rate in line with current market value and will be set out in an agreed purchase order and brief. The numbers of days' work provided by contracted individuals or companies will be open to negotiation and will be driven by capacity and need. Those professionals contracted to undertake this work will be responsible for providing their own equipment, insurance etc and paying their own tax and expenses. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=986567249

Planning Information

The Pre Market Engagement will be open for a period of 2 weeks commencing on 15th October 2025 and expiring on 28th October 2025. Following this, an Invitation to Quote will be published via the Local Authorities Procurement Portal which will provide the opportunity to formally bid and quote for works. In the first instance, please contact robert.court@shropshire.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the project.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cd30
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065547-2025
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 80 - Education and training services
CPV Codes: 80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 15 Oct 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 28 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planning
Lots Status: Planning
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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Buyer Location

Locality: SHREWSBURY
Postcode: SY3 8HQ
Post Town: Shrewsbury
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location: TLG22 Shropshire
Local Authority: Shropshire
Electoral Ward: Porthill
Westminster Constituency: Shrewsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065547-2025
15th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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