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Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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10 Jun 2026 at 13:57

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield has completed a procurement process titled "Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG" within the services sector, specifically focusing on recruitment services in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Spencer Clarke Group Limited has been awarded the contract to serve as a strategic recruitment partner, supporting recruitment for key leadership roles essential for the implementation of new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being effective from 10th June 2026 to 14th May 2027. The total contract value is £50,000, and the process was conducted below the usual threshold with an undisclosed procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of facilitating high-level appointments in the public sector. Companies with expertise in educational and child services recruitment, or those involved in facilitating large-scale organisational transformation, could find substantial growth potential in collaborating with public authorities like the Council of the City of Wakefield. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions could competitively engage in similar future tenders by demonstrating proficiency in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, especially within government frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG

Notice Description

Wakefield Council is working in connection with Spencer Clarke Group who are acting as a strategic recruitment partner to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end recruitment solution supporting the appointment of a number of key leadership positions aligned to the implementation of the new SEND reforms and wider transformation priorities across Children and Young People. Spencer Clarke group will support with recruitment to a total of 5 roles as part of this contract, which may include: * Transformation Manager - Educational Psychology * Strategic SEND Cluster Lead (x2 positions) * Senior School Improvement Advisor * Service Manager - Children's Joint Commissioning and Quality * Service Manager - Multi Agency Child Protection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054809-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment 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
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 14 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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