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title: "SEND Law Training Sessions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e02f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# SEND Law Training Sessions

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e02f

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of SEND Law Training Sessions aimed at local authorities. This initiative, funded under a grant from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme, is essential for supporting the SEND and Inclusion teams by enhancing their understanding of the legal framework governing SEND. The procurement process was categorised under services and facilitated directly without competition, given its exemption due to the grant's stipulations. The training sessions are scheduled to start on 8th January 2026 and run through to 3rd February 2026, with the final requirement to have the funds spent by 31st March 2026. The contract, valued at £14,430 excluding taxes, was signed on 13th November 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for specialised training providers, particularly those focused on legal education within the education sector, to engage with local governmental bodies. The Independent Provider of Special Education Advice (IPSEA), a leading charity in SEND law in England, has been appointed as the supplier due to their expertise and tailored training capabilities. Businesses in the education and training services sector, especially those that could offer bespoke content to meet specific statutory and procedural training needs, may find valuable opportunities in similar future contracts, capitalising on the need for specialised knowledge in navigating legal requirements in education.

## Notice

SEND Law training sessions scheduled to take place on the following dates: 8th & 9th January 2026 SEND law for local authorities 2nd February 2026 Legally compliant EHCPs 3rd February 2026 Decision making and appeals This contract has been awarded via an exemption related to the Grant funded via Change Programme. Hartlepool Borough Council has been allocated funding from the Department for Education's SEND and AP Change Programme which aims to improve outcomes and experiences for children and young people with SEND or in AP and their families. The funding is time limited and must be spent by 31/3/2026. Some of this funding will be used for professionals working in HBC's SEND and Inclusion teams to access bespoke training relating to SEND Law. The training is provided by IPSEA, who are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and provide training on the SEND legal framework. This training is aimed at Local Authorities, provides bespoke training to focus on a particular issue or area of SEND law. This is particularly vital within the SEND and Inclusion Teams as parents and professionals are supported to navigate both statutory assessments and annual review processes, as well as mediations and tribunals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2025 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 7 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,430 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INDEPENDENT PROVIDER OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVICE (IPSEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2025 at 10:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073440-2025
  13th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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