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SEND Law Training Sessions

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 Nov 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of SEND Law Training Sessions aimed at local authorities. This initiative, funded under a grant from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme, is essential for supporting the SEND and Inclusion teams by enhancing their understanding of the legal framework governing SEND. The procurement process was categorised under services and facilitated directly without competition, given its exemption due to the grant's stipulations. The training sessions are scheduled to start on 8th January 2026 and run through to 3rd February 2026, with the final requirement to have the funds spent by 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £14,430 excluding taxes, was signed on 13th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for specialised training providers, particularly those focused on legal education within the education sector, to engage with local governmental bodies. The Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), a leading charity in SEND law in England, has been appointed as the supplier due to their expertise and tailored training capabilities. Businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those that could offer bespoke content to meet specific statutory and procedural training needs, may find valuable opportunities in similar future contracts, capitalising on the need for specialised knowledge in navigating legal requirements in education.

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Notice Title

SEND Law Training Sessions

Notice Description

SEND Law training sessions scheduled to take place on the following dates: 8th & 9th January 2026 SEND law for local authorities 2nd February 2026 Legally compliant EHCPs 3rd February 2026 Decision making and appeals This contract has been awarded via an exemption related to the Grant funded via Change Programme. Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026. Some of this funding will be used for professionals working in HBC's SEND and Inclusion teams to access bespoke training relating to SEND Law. The training is provided by IPSEA, who are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and provide training on the SEND legal framework. This training is aimed at Local Authorities, provides bespoke training to focus on a particular issue or area of SEND law. This is particularly vital within the SEND and Inclusion Teams as parents and professionals are supported to navigate both statutory assessments and annual review processes, as well as mediations and tribunals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e02f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,430 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENT PROVIDER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVICE (IPSEA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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