Tender

SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion

WIRRAL COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Dec 2025 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion", focused on enhancing services for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the region of Wallasey, UKD74. The procurement is in the tender stage, and it is conducted under an open procedure for services within the community, social, and personal services industry category. The total contract value is set at £68,000. Key milestones include an enquiry period ending on 22nd December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 5th January 2026. The contract aims to start on 26th January 2026 and conclude by 26th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those involved in community services, as it encourages a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders. Businesses with expertise in building and managing Communities of Practice (CoP) or facilitating parent and carer engagement in the SEND sector would find this tender particularly suitable. The project is designed to create sustainable improvements in SEND services and strengthen community ties, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capacity for impactful collaboration and service delivery excellence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion

Notice Description

LOT 1: Wirral SEND Community of Practice Wirral Council Children's services and its partners propose the creation of a structured, multi-agency Community of Practice (CoP) focused on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and health. LOT 2: Wirral SEND Parent & Carer Influence and Voice This work will build on the strengths of existing parent/carer groups by identifying their focus areas, mapping their activity, and supporting a more joined-up approach to peer support and parent/carer influence.

Lot Information

Wirral SEND Community of Practice

Wirral Council Children's services and its partners propose the creation of a structured, multi-agency Community of Practice (CoP) focused on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and health.

Wirral SEND Parent & Carer Influence and Voice

This work will build on the strengths of existing parent/carer groups by identifying their focus areas, mapping their activity, and supporting a more joined-up approach to peer support and parent/carer influence.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081469-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£57,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementpeople@wirral.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

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