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title: "SEND CPD - Package of Materials and Resources to Support In-House Training (Schools and FE)"
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# SEND CPD - Package of Materials and Resources to Support In-House Training (Schools and FE)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a8d821b-54ff-4627-a29d-fd338fa9ccb8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for a call-off contract under the Government Commercial Agency's Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219). The contract, titled "SEND CPD - Package of Materials and Resources to Support In-House Training (Schools and FE)," falls under the education and training services category and covers various regions across the UK, including London, the South East, and the Midlands. The contract was awarded to the Ambition Institute, commencing on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until 2028. This award follows a selective procurement method, initiated with a Prior Information Notice in April 2026 and a tender period concluding on 20th May 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resource development and online training solutions. With a focus on supporting staff training in primary, secondary, and further education, entities with expertise in designing accessible and inclusive educational resources would find this tender conducive to growth. The Ambition Institute, a large-scale organisation with VCSE credentials, leads the initial development, indicating the importance of capability in handling large-scale educational projects. Small and medium enterprises, as well as VCSEs, are also considered suitable, broadening the potential participant pool for future opportunities within this framework.

## Notice

The Department for Education announces the award of a call-off contract under the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219), in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015). The Government Commercial Agency replaced Crown Commercial Service on 1st April 2026. A Prior Information Notice (PIN), reference 2026/S 000-031303, was published on 7th April 2026 to notify the market of the Department's intention to procure services through the "Bespoke Training" learning category of the Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6219). Following supplier shortlisting, a call-off competition was launched on 1st May 2026. A standstill of 12 days was observed from 18th June 2026 to 29th June 2026. The contract has been awarded to Ambition Institute for the design and development of a suite of online and downloadable resources to support staff responsible for delivering in-house training to teachers and support staff across primary schools, secondary schools and further education settings. The initial contract term is nine months, commencing on 2nd July 2026 and ending on 31st March 2027. The value of the initial contract term is PS1,127,716 excluding VAT or PS1,353,259.20 including VAT. The contract includes an option for the Department to extend the contract for a further period of up to 12 months. Should this option be exercised in full, the contract may continue until 31st March 2028. The maximum total contract value, including the extension option, would be PS2,255,432 excluding VAT or PS2,706,518.40 including VAT. Additional information: Following the SEND CPD Market Engagement in March 2026, the Department launches this first deliverable as part of this larger potential requirement from the Schools White Paper announcement: A package of high-quality materials aimed at schools and further education settings to support the delivery of in-house training to all staff on SEND and inclusion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931716a2-0e95-49d3-9ab6-6b536b42b183 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,255,432 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,255,432 |
| 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 | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | St James's |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBITION INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931716a2-0e95-49d3-9ab6-6b536b42b183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/931716a2-0e95-49d3-9ab6-6b536b42b183
  17th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/165042ff-ba50-47aa-84ef-53d4dc9ec137
  n/a
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019184-2026
  Find a Tender: Market Engagement notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031303-2026
  Find a Tender: Prior information notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067660-2026
  Find a Tender: Contract Award Notice

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