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title: "SEND Cluster Model Transformation"
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# SEND Cluster Model Transformation

Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058c5f

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## Summary

The award process for the SEND Cluster Model Transformation contract has been completed by Stoke on Trent City Council, with WHOLE EDUCATION LTD appointed to deliver the SEND School Improvement Programme. The procurement focuses on the education and training services category, aiming to transform the approach to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Stoke-on-Trent. This programme, funded by the Council's Transformation Budget, seeks to develop sustainable capacity within schools to better serve children with SEND, whilst reducing reliance on statutory processes. The contract, signed on 19th February 2026, will span from 4th March 2026 to 1st February 2029, with a total value of £123,186 gross. The procurement was conducted under an open competition method below the threshold, reflecting its emphasis on inclusivity and cultural change across educational settings.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in SEND strategies. It invites collaboration among providers capable of offering comprehensive programmes integrating in-person and virtual delivery, focusing on inclusive leadership, coaching, and peer review. Businesses that can deliver tailored consultancy, align with strategic priorities, and provide innovative digital tools for performance monitoring would be well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The programme’s emphasis on cultural change and system-wide sustainability necessitates a business with a proven track record in strategic leadership and inclusive practice within the education sector, offering a pathway for growth and expansion in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This was a below-threshold tender for the procurement of a SEND Development Programme in Stoke-on-Trent. The programme is funded through the Council's approved Transformation Budget and aims to build sustainable capacity within the school system to better meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. It seeks to reduce reliance on statutory processes and specialist placements, while embedding inclusive practice across all educational settings. The appointed provider will deliver the programme through a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual engagement. Key elements, including launch events, coaching sessions, and peer review activities, will be delivered face-to-face to support effective relationship-building and drive meaningful cultural change.

### Planning Information

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking to identify potential providers capable of delivering a locality-wide SEND School Improvement Programme that supports strategic leadership, inclusive practice, and system-wide sustainability.
We are specifically seeking responses from organisations that can deliver all of the following elements as part of a single, integrated offer:
• Strategic CPD for SENCOs and school leaders focused on whole-school SEND leadership and inclusive culture.
• A structured self-evaluation and action planning framework aligned with Ofsted and Local Area SEND Inspection priorities.
• A digital dashboard that enables the local authority to monitor school-level SEND priorities and progress.
• A local peer network model, including coaching and cluster-based collaboration to share effective practice.
• Access to a national network of SEND leaders and experts, including opportunities for cross-authority learning and professional development.
• Tailored consultancy to align programme delivery with local SEND strategy and embed sustainable improvement into LA governance and business-as-usual processes.
Please confirm whether your organisation can deliver all of the above components as part of a single programme. If so, please provide a brief outline of your approach and evidence of previous delivery at scale.
All responses should be sent to Sarah.Halls@stoke.gov.uk by the end of the day on Thursday, 4th September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019056-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 1 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £104,170 |
| Lots value | £125,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £102,655 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019056-2026
- 6 Oct 2025 at 13:13 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062545-2025
- 21 Aug 2025 at 15:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050638-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019056-2026
  3rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062545-2025
  6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050638-2025
  21st August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Evaluation/Summary?evaluationId=4b2d4e19-5b92-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromRfx=False
- https://wholeeducation.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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