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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-h6vhtk-0459d8

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## Summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has reopened their framework for Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as part of the CA&FS - CSC/2023/687* initiative. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. This falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, with key services provided catering to children and young people from ages 0 to 25. The framework, valued at £76,000,000, is being conducted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime and will be reopened at regular intervals to allow new providers to join. The contract period is set to initially span 1440 days with opportunities for renewal. The services are targeted in the Stoke-on-Trent region (UKG23).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services for children with SEND. Companies providing support and care for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), Cognitive Learning Difficulties, and sensory impairments like Hearing and Vision impairments, are especially well-suited to compete. There is a strong emphasis on the quality of technical expertise, making this an ideal opportunity for providers who can offer high-quality educational and supportive services. Additionally, the open framework approach offers ongoing opportunities for new providers to join, promoting business growth and market entry over regular intervals. Interested suppliers can directly benefit from the large-scale nature of this framework and the structured tender opportunities provided.

## Notice

*** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval *** 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. The re-commissioned Flexible Framework will cease the current Framework. 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

### Lot Information

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

Renewal: *** This is the reopening of the 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH)

Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH)

Renewal: *** This is the reopening of the 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

Cognition & Learning & Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)

Cognition & Learning & Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD)

Renewal: *** This is the reopening of the 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

Severe Learning Disability (SLD) & Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD)

Severe Learning Disability (SLD) & Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD)

Renewal: *** This is the reopening of the 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

Hearing Impairment (HI) & Visionary Impairment (VI)

Hearing Impairment (HI) & Visionary Impairment (VI)

Renewal: *** This is the reopening of the 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. 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 6mths and then every 12mths following. *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval ***

Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006638-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | *** This is the reopening of the Framework at the first 6 month Interval *** The Flexible approach means that the Tender will open to 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 6mths and then every 12mths following this. |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ACORN EDUCATION AND CARE SERVICES; ACTIVE RESILIENCE; ASHLEA HOUSE SCHOOL; EDISON PACE SCHOOL; HORIZON CARE AND EDUCATION; KINETIC ACADEMY; NORTH ROAD ACADEMY; SPORTING STARS ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006638-2025
- 2 Oct 2024 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031562-2024
- 15 May 2024 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015466-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=63d5483f-c512-ef11-812b-005056b64545
- https://www.stoke.gov.uk

## Provenance

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