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title: "Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*"
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# Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*

Buyer: STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4bab4d1-3851-487a-8846-74f7a4b28c09

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking providers for its "Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*." This tender falls under the education and training services category and involves the provision of educational support for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. The total contract value is estimated at £76,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2025 and end on 1st April 2028. The tender process is currently active, with a closure date for submissions set on 24th March 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised educational services, particularly those experienced with SEND. The flexible framework approach allows providers to join at set intervals, encouraging a broader range of participants and ongoing opportunities for new entrants. This is particularly beneficial for large-scale providers who can deliver substantial, comprehensive support services across various educational settings such as nurseries, schools, and colleges. Engaging in this procurement process can significantly enhance business growth and stability through a long-term, high-value contract with the Stoke-on-Trent City Council.

## Notice

Independent Specialist Placements for children with SEND provides educational support for children and young people between the ages of 0-25 who have a special educational need and/or disability. This can be provided through nursery, school and college settings.\r The re-commissioned Flexible Framework will cease the current Framework.\r *** This is the reopening of this framework at the first 6 month interval *** This contract falls under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime (LTR) - Regulations 74 to 77. As such, the City Council will place an advert in Find a Tender Service (FTS), publish an award notice and comply with the principles of transparency and equal treatment.\r The Flexible approach means that the Tender will open t set periods to allow new Providers onto the Framework. Following the initial tender stage the will be a second opportunity for providers to join the framework after 6 months and then every 12 months following this. *** This is the reopening of this framework at the first 6 month interval ***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de159-b0d1-495b-8078-d8bb46ab34e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2024 - 3 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOKE-ON-TRENT CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST4 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |
| Local authority | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Electoral ward | Hartshill Park & Stoke |
| Westminster constituency | Stoke-on-Trent Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES; ACTIVE RESILIENCE; ASHLEA HOUSE SCHOOL; EDISON PACE SCHOOL; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION; KEYS PCE; KINETIC ACADEMY; NORTH ROAD ACADEMY; SPORTING STARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de159-b0d1-495b-8078-d8bb46ab34e6
- 27 Sep 2024 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d259defb-e51d-4ed1-999c-61e0a62fbd78
- 15 May 2024 at 14:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2a141a-916e-45e7-bf1a-9d57353a1b7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9de159-b0d1-495b-8078-d8bb46ab34e6
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d259defb-e51d-4ed1-999c-61e0a62fbd78
  27th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb2a141a-916e-45e7-bf1a-9d57353a1b7a
  15th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63d5483f-c512-ef11-812b-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

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