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SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter (con_30660)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Mar 2026 at 00:42

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the Department for Education, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, aiming to address the need for a lead drafter to develop content frameworks for new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses focused on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion. The contract, titled "SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter (con_30660)," pertains to the services industry, specifically under Training Programme Services. Located in London, the procurement method employed was direct, below threshold without competition, and the status of the procurement is complete, as of 7th March 2026. The contract was actively awarded on 23rd January 2026 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and content creation, particularly those that are experienced in providing training programmes to educators and leaders. Organisations similar in scope and scale to the Greenshaw Learning Trust, which has successfully secured this contract, would find themselves well-suited to compete in such procurements. Large-scale educational trusts or private firms with expertise in SEND and inclusion could leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio and engage with central government projects, enhancing growth and visibility in the public sector education field.

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Notice Title

SEND and Inclusion CPD Lead Drafter (con_30660)

Notice Description

Contract for lead drafter to develop the content frameworks for new CPD courses on SEND and inclusion for teachers and leaders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020663-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

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