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title: "Inclusion Experts Framework 2024-2026"
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# Inclusion Experts Framework 2024-2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53e9cea8-25a1-4f88-96fb-4e732dd21e60

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded the Inclusion Experts Framework 2024-2026 through an open procedure, managed by the Standards and Testing Agency. This contract aims to enlist experts specialising in various inclusion areas including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), English as an Additional Language (EAL), Hearing Impairments (HI), Language and Communication, Equity, Representation and Diversity, Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND), and Visual Impairments (VI). The service will be delivered across multiple regions in the United Kingdom like North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. The initial contract period is from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2027, including an optional one-year extension, with key completion and award dates set around October 2024.

This framework presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in education and training services. Companies with specialisation in the mentioned inclusion areas can collaborate with the Department for Education to support a diverse range of educational needs across multiple UK regions. Given the broad scope and accessibility for smaller organisations, this tender is well-suited for businesses aiming to expand their services in the educational sector, fostering both business growth and societal impact.

## Notice

Standards and Testing Agency (STA), acting on behalf of Department for Education has appointed multiple contractors to the Inclusion Expert Framework 2024-26. The appointed Inclusion experts will be working across all subject areas in their inclusion specialism. - Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) - English as an Additional Language (EAL) - Hearing Impairments (HI) - Language and Communication - Equity, Representation and Diversity - Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) - Visual Impairments (VI) The initial term of the framework will be 24 month, there will be an option to extend its term for an additional period of up-to 12 months (until August 2027)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac474b0-cf40-4cce-b550-614ceb290087 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| 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 | PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 10:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac474b0-cf40-4cce-b550-614ceb290087
- 2 Oct 2024 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac474b0-cf40-4cce-b550-614ceb290087

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cac474b0-cf40-4cce-b550-614ceb290087
  2nd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a71aee6-c32f-40c4-b0af-52a017954767
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55cdc17c-90de-4ded-90d4-3a011ee09bba
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