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title: "CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c143"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c143

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting at Windmill Hill in Tidworth. The project, titled "CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth," falls under the primary education services industry category. The council is seeking specialised support services for Early Years children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement process employs an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th April 2025. Interested providers can submit their bids electronically until this deadline. Key dates include a market engagement event on 17th February 2025 and a site visit opportunity on 16th January 2025 at the proposed DSC location, Windmill Hill Children's Centre in Tidworth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education, particularly those with expertise in supporting children with SEND. The contract is valued at approximately £1,239,637 and spans five years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The selected provider will have the opportunity to operate from the Windmill Hill Centre, which is part of the contract provision. The required services encompass inreach, outreach, and workshops, along with direct support to children and their families to foster inclusion within mainstream educational settings. Businesses with a strong track record in collaborating with local authorities and other educational partners to deliver holistic and integrated early years services will find this an excellent opportunity for growth and community impact.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting in Tidworth. The District Specialist Centres (DSC) Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve their best possible outcomes for them. Support is provided in the DSC setting and by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs, through in reach and outreach, will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wiltshire Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting in Tidworth. The District Specialist Centres (DSC) Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve their best possible outcomes for them. Support is provided in the DSC setting and by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs, through in reach and outreach, will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting. The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year in line with Wiltshire school terms. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The Service will operate from The Windmill Hill Centre in Tidworth and the lease for this building is offered as part of the contract. The service will: * Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week * Provide inreach, outreach and workshops * Support parent/ carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. * Support children and their parent/ carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. * Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. * Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early years' staff, from settings that seek your support, feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. * Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children's educational, health and social needs. Region(s) of supply Wiltshire Council - Tidworth Estimated value PS 1,239,637

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006068-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006068-2025
- 12 Feb 2025 at 10:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004688-2025
- 19 Dec 2024 at 20:38 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041090-2024
- 29 Nov 2024 at 15:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038649-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk
- http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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