--- title: "Head of SEND" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-08" --- # Head of SEND Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Head of SEND for a contract based at Hybrid/Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich. The procurement process involves an open tender with a closing date of Monday 11th March 2024 at 15:00 pm. The contract period is scheduled to run from 18th March 2024 to 30th June 2024, offering recruitment services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services industry to participate in delivering strategic development work for the Local Authority SEN team. Companies with expertise in inclusive practices, alternative education provision, and school improvement are well-suited for this tender. Interested suppliers can engage by expressing interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal before the submission deadline. ## Notice Job Title Head of SEND Rate of Pay: Open to Negotiation, please indicate rate and your on costs on CVs please Hours: 30 hours (Work 4 days per week for 13 weeks) Location: Hybrid/ Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Head of SEND (for immediate start) o Responsible to Assistant Director, Inclusive Learning Services and Assistant Director, Education Services o Working hours: 30 hours Job summary: o To lead strategic development work with the LA SEN team to promote the effective local implementation of inclusive practices in response to national SEND and Inclusion policy. o To develop of local education policy and practice to promote aspirational inclusive holistic educational outcomes for children and young people with SEN and Disabilities and those who are in alternative education provision. Essential: o Experience of leading successful SEND and/or Alternative Education Provision leading to successful educational outcomes for children and young people. o Experience of supporting school improvement and school development as a leader or in an advisory capacity. o Understanding of the national curriculum and statutory assessments of all relevant key stages. o A track record of excellent classroom practice and innovative curriculum development. o Experience of using local, national and school data to monitor, evaluate and improve school performance. o Experience of the preparation of written reports on educational issues o Evidence of training to maintain up-to-date knowledge with respect to SEND and Inclusion and other related educational issues o Knowledge of the national policy and statutory framework for education, particularly as related to Inclusion and SEND o Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and related regulatory and statutory frameworks for Inclusion and SEND. o An understanding of how inclusive practices promote and support school improvement. o An understanding of the responsibilities and the role of Governing Bodies in relation to Inclusion and SEND. o Knowledge and understanding of effective Inclusion, inclusive practices and provision, and SEND provision and practices across a range of settings. o Able to travel to various locations across the Local Authority. o Able to work outside normal office hours on an occasional basis. o Ability to enthuse and motivate others. o Adaptable, flexible and resilient. o Self-confidence. o Commitment, reliability and integrity, o Approachable. o Personal impact, presence and excellent interpersonal skills. o Ability to consult, negotiate and influence others and to resolve conflict. o Able to demonstrate creative and imaginative problem solving o Ability to be reflective and self-critical. o Self-mot... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 11th March 2024 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74255b36-910c-417c-9328-1233847f26c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £51,515 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B70 8SZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79600000 - Recruitment services ## Release History - 8 Mar 2024 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74255b36-910c-417c-9328-1233847f26c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74255b36-910c-417c-9328-1233847f26c6 8th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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