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title: "SU/RP SEND Guidance"
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# SU/RP SEND Guidance

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36539fa7-c9e0-4c4f-a79b-fb3a6362d6b1

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Department for Education, involves the development of best practice guidance for operating and setting up Special Educational Needs (SEN) units, resourced provision, and pupil support units in mainstream schools. The contract, titled "SU/RP SEND Guidance," falls under the industry category of adult and other education services. This award stage process, with a total value of £119,341, follows a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract, awarded to the National Children's Bureau, runs from 29th September 2025 to 28th February 2026, and covers locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with experience in curriculum development and stakeholder engagement. The selective procurement method suggests that well-established businesses with relevant expertise and resources stand a good chance of competing effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are specifically encouraged to participate, providing a platform to engage meaningfully with the Department for Education in delivering educational guidance at a broader scale.

## Notice

This contract is for the development of best practice guidance for operating and setting up SEN units, resourced provision, and pupil support units within mainstream schools. The National Children's Bureau will act as the Delivery Partner, working in collaboration with the Department for Education to engage lead practitioners and stakeholders, coordinate working groups, and produce interim and final guidance. The programme runs from September 2025 to February 2026, with key milestones including practitioner engagement, stakeholder workshops, and publication of guidance hosted on gov.uk. Additional information: Redacted contract attached

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e942f33-fb61-4891-9457-576b3ac5887c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £119,341 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £119,341 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 3PN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | London Fields |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e942f33-fb61-4891-9457-576b3ac5887c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e942f33-fb61-4891-9457-576b3ac5887c
  24th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88c57907-6008-4c38-a620-49bec9ab4fdf
  n/a

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