--- title: "DN760223 Rowan Tree Primary School - Autism and Communication Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-30" --- # DN760223 Rowan Tree Primary School - Autism and Communication Services Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1303663c-c38b-4034-97d5-e2c5920b1e96.json) ## Summary Wigan Council has initiated a tender process titled "DN760223 Rowan Tree Primary School - Autism and Communication Services," seeking an Autism and Communication Consultant to work with Rowan Tree Primary School for 3 days per week during term time, with an additional 5 days available for specific school support. The procurement belongs to the Education and Training Services category, with additional classifications in Health and Social Work Services, and Other Community, Social and Personal Services. Located in Wigan, this open procedure tender has a submission deadline on 3rd March 2025, with the contract period running from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2031. The contract value is estimated at GBP 310,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those equipped with speech and language therapy expertise. SMEs and VCSEs will find this contract particularly appealing due to its open procedure, signalling an inclusive procurement process. Companies with experience in supporting pupils with complex autism and delivering holistic developmental strategies can significantly contribute to the school's mission and enhance their portfolio by competing for this contract. ## Notice Rowan Tree Primary School is looking for 3 days per week during term time of work from an Autism and Communication Consultant. 5 additional days are being procured to facilitate further specific school support and are agreed and planned upon request by school with the successful tenderer. The Autism and Communication Consultant is required to continue the holistic development and wellbeing of all our pupils, through working with stakeholders resulting in pupils accessing a personalised offer which ensures their communicative potential is achieved and enable pupils to access quality 1st learning experiences through expert teaching and joint approaches with families and other professionals. The autism and communication consultant must be a qualified speech and language therapist (minimum NHS band 8) with at least 8 years' experience and in-depth knowledge of supporting pupils with complex autism, they must have the skills and knowledge to work collaboratively with pupils, teachers, teaching assistants, families and Governors to create a total communication environment which fosters the school's mission statement 'Learning from every moment by making every moment matter'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c79221-703d-4825-bab0-81ba1b5b656f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £310,000 | | 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 30 Jan 2025 at 14:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c79221-703d-4825-bab0-81ba1b5b656f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6c79221-703d-4825-bab0-81ba1b5b656f 30th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wigan.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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