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Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool

SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 10:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Southampton City Council involves the award of a contract for the "Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool," offering services primarily within the special education sector, IT software packages, and training programme services. Located in Southampton, United Kingdom, the contract aims to support the quality assurance of the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model by employing Global Equality Collective's assessment tool. The process has reached the award stage as of 17th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th April 2026 to 14th April 2027. The procurement method employed is direct, falling below the competition threshold due to its specific nature.

Businesses, particularly SMEs, in IT software development, educational services, or consultancy related to special education, would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. With Southampton City Council as the buying organisation, companies interested in providing structured, evidence-based assessments of inclusive education practice can benefit from participating in such public sector contracts. Given the possibility of contract renewal for an additional 12 months, a successful delivery offers an extended collaboration opportunity, enhancing business credibility and scaling operations within the education services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool

Notice Description

Southampton City Council (the Council) will utilise the Global Equality Collective (GEC) assessment tool to support the quality assurance of the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model by assessing education settings' inclusive education practice. The service will provide structured, evidence-based insights to support system-wide oversight, improvement planning, and evaluation of the impact of SEND mainstream funding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068511
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

80340000 - Special education services

80521000 - Training programme services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 7LY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL EQUALITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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