---
title: "Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support SEND team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0550d2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2025-06-20"
---

# Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support SEND team

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0550d2

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by North Somerset Council, located in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, aimed to engage an Agency SEND Tribunal Officer to support their SEND team. This process, identified as OCDS-0550d2-034030-2025, falls under the 'services' industry category, specifically targeting legal services due to significant SEND legal appeals. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, considered below the threshold and without competition. The awarding stage was completed successfully, with Futures Education appointed as the supplier. The contract commenced on 22 May 2025 and is set to conclude on 21 September 2025, with the contract notice published on 20 June 2025.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational legal services, especially those experienced in managing SEND appeals. Large entities like Futures Education, which is well-equipped to handle complex legal requests, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on public authority needs and legal service provision highlights opportunities for businesses ready to provide dedicated support in niche government sectors, enhancing their service portfolios and expertise in educational legalities.

## Notice

Bring in SEND tribunal officer to support SEND legal appeals due to significant appeals this year and to help co-ordinate and manage timelines and responses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034030-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2025 - 21 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £26,775 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE, NORTH SOMERSET |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUTURES EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2025 at 11:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034030-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034030-2025
  20th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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