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Local SEND Reform Plan

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process initiated by Knowsley Council involves the completion and submission of a Local SEND Reform Plan. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting primary education services, and is centered in the United Kingdom (region UKD7). The process is currently in the Award stage with a contract awarded without competition. The procurement method used was direct, as it falls below the threshold. The contract period is from 7th April 2026 to 19th June 2026, valued at £85,000. The council is classified as a public authority part of sub-central government, and operates from its address in Huyton, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies like PEOPLETOO LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate an ideal match due to their proficiency in primary education services. SMEs that focus on direct service provision to public authorities could find similar opportunities beneficial, given their agility and specialised knowledge. This contract highlights the preference for directly awarding contracts within specific legal frameworks, signalling an opportunity for businesses well-versed in meeting local authority needs with bespoke solutions.

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Notice Title

Local SEND Reform Plan

Notice Description

Contract awarded without competition for the provision of specialist support to prepare, complete, and submit the Local SEND Reform Plan.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0689db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037182-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUYTON
Postcode
L36 9YU
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEOPLETOO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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