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title: "Expression of Interest for SEND Associates"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a6e09c2-2424-4fbd-bec4-00c27ff73035"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION"
published: "2025-04-25"
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# Expression of Interest for SEND Associates

Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a6e09c2-2424-4fbd-bec4-00c27ff73035

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## Summary

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF), based in London, is currently inviting expressions of interest to join an Associates register for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) under the procurement title "Expression of Interest for SEND Associates." This opportunity falls under the education and training services industry category, with varied classifications including special and vocational training services. The tender is open and applying businesses can reach markets across multiple UK regions, including North East, North West, and London. Key timelines include a closing date for expressions of interest set on 12 May 2025, while the contract period is planned from 2 June 2025 to 31 March 2027, making use of an open procurement method below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in SEND and related educational services, as the procurement method encourages broad participation. Business entities equipped with the expertise in special education and training programmes are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of delivering specialist and staff training services across various regions in the UK. The extended contract period offers a stable engagement, allowing businesses to plan and deliver comprehensive services while expanding their footprint in the education sector.

## Notice

The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) are seeking expressions of interest from tenderers specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), who wish to join an Associates register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bcdd92-9f56-4747-9693-24629f8386be |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80511000 - Staff training services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
- 80532000 - Management training services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bcdd92-9f56-4747-9693-24629f8386be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bcdd92-9f56-4747-9693-24629f8386be
  25th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR169667
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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