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Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices

Somerset County Council

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20 May 2026 at 15:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council involves the contracting of specialised services to support the statutory SEND service. The tender titled "Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices" falls under the special education services category, identified by CPV code 80340000. The services are to be delivered within the UKK23 region, encompassing Somerset. This process has reached the contracting stage, with the contract signed on 20th May 2026 and services set to commence on 25th May 2026 and conclude by 23rd November 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, focusing on achieving the needed service capability to address increased demand in EHCP drafting.

This tender presents opportunity chiefly for businesses in the education and health consultation sectors, particularly those offering specialised educational support services. Given the nature of the contract, organisations equipped to deliver tailored services to Local Authorities with a focus on special education will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like ENHANCE EHC LTD, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that businesses with a solid track record in delivering similar services can enhance their growth through effective collaboration with regional government bodies. The absence of competition in the procurement process may suggest future opportunities for businesses poised to offer unique and in-demand services in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices

Notice Description

The Local Authority requires additional specialist capacity to support the statutory SEND service with the drafting of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and EHCP amendment notices in order to progress phase transfers. This is due to the increase in demand and the reduction in front-line capacity in the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dd0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,491 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 May 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Somerset County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Postcode Area
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Enhance EHC Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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