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title: "EDU25042 Head of Service SEND"
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# EDU25042 Head of Service SEND

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6cb3d3b-4e71-45f1-9ffc-26b4b88673c2

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## Summary

Torbay Council has awarded a contract titled "EDU25042 Head of Service SEND," which falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. This specialist post requires a SEND qualification and senior leadership experience in the SEND field. The contract, valued at £79,000, is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and commenced on 3 March 2025. The award stage was completed on 26 February 2025, and the procurement was conducted via a waiver method, underlining the urgency and specialised nature of the role.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large-scale business service providers with expertise in high-level recruitment or specialist staffing, particularly within the education sector. Companies that can offer seasoned professionals with the required qualifications and experience in SEND will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The need for a head of service role within SEND suggests a focus on improving managerial oversight and specialised educational services, making this an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to make impactful contributions in the public sector. Businesses that offer comprehensive recruitment and consulting services for senior educational positions will benefit from engaging in similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Specialist post that needs to hold a SEND qualification and significant experience working at a senior leadership and management level within SEND.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f26a6c-934b-4a64-aff3-bd85dce1e91d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Awarded via waiver EDU25042 |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAMPTON'S RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f26a6c-934b-4a64-aff3-bd85dce1e91d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9f26a6c-934b-4a64-aff3-bd85dce1e91d
  24th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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