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SEND CPD - Package of Materials to Support in-House Training (Schools and FE)

Department for Education

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jul 2026 at 11:30

Award Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:27

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education procured education and training services to support schools and further education settings with in-house training on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusion. The requirement covers a package of high-quality online and downloadable materials, designed for staff responsible for training teachers and support staff. The resources are intended for use across primary schools, secondary schools and further education settings, with a focus on helping organisations deliver consistent staff development and adapt training to their own contexts. The work is delivered across the United Kingdom. The procurement also covers specialist training, adult and other education, and personal development training services. It forms the first deliverable within a wider potential requirement arising from the Schools White Paper announcement.

The procurement is complete and has resulted in an active award and contract. It used a selective restricted procedure through the Government Commercial Agency Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System, under its Bespoke Training category, with an electronic auction. The contract was awarded to Ambition Institute on 18 June 2026, following a 12-day standstill ending on 29 June 2026, and was signed on 2 July 2026. The initial nine-month term runs from 2 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £1,127,716 excluding VAT, or £1,353,259.20 including VAT. An extension of up to 12 months could increase the maximum value to £2,255,432 excluding VAT, or £2,706,518.40 including VAT. Evaluation weighted technical service requirements at 70%, social value at 10% and commercial cost at 20%.

This award indicates demand from the Department for Education for suppliers able to design and develop practical SEND and inclusion training materials for broad education audiences. A credible competitor would need experience producing high-quality resources in accessible online and downloadable formats, translating specialist education content into materials that teachers and support staff can use for in-house training. Capability across primary, secondary and further education contexts would be relevant, as would an understanding of SEND, inclusion and curriculum adaptation. The evaluation placed greatest weight on technical service requirements, so demonstrable quality, instructional design and delivery capability would be central. Social value was also assessed, alongside commercial cost. Suppliers with experience delivering scalable education or professional development resources for public-sector or education customers would be well placed when comparable requirements return.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND CPD - Package of Materials to Support in-House Training (Schools and FE)

Notice Description

Following the SEND CPD Market Engagement in March 2026, the Department launches this first deliverable as part of this larger potential requirement from the Schools White Paper announcement: A package of high-quality materials aimed at schools and further education settings to support the delivery of in-house training to all staff on SEND and inclusion.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Education announces the award of a call-off contract under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219), in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Government Commercial Agency replaced Crown Commercial Service on 1st April 2026. A Prior Information Notice (PIN), reference 2026/S 000-031303, was published on 7th April 2026 to notify the market of the Department's intention to procure services through the "Bespoke Training" learning category of the Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219). Following supplier shortlisting, a call-off competition was launched on 1st May 2026. A standstill of 12 days was observed from 18th June 2026 to 29th June 2026. The contract has been awarded to Ambition Institute for the design and development of a suite of online and downloadable resources to support staff responsible for delivering in-house training to teachers and support staff across primary schools, secondary schools and further education settings. The initial contract term is nine months, commencing on 2nd July 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The value of the initial contract term is PS1,127,716 excluding VAT or PS1,353,259.20 including VAT. The contract includes an option for the Department to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months. Should this option be exercised in full, the contract may continue until 31st March 2028. The maximum total contract value, including the extension option, would be PS2,255,432 excluding VAT or PS2,706,518.40 including VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067660-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80570000 - Personal development training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,353,259 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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

Ambition Institute

Further Information

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