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title: "SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b0"
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# SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2b0

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## Summary

Wirral Council is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "SEND Improvement: breaking down barriers to inclusion", focused on enhancing services for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within the region of Wallasey, UKD74. The procurement is in the tender stage, and it is conducted under an open procedure for services within the community, social, and personal services industry category. The total contract value is set at £68,000. Key milestones include an enquiry period ending on 22nd December 2025 and a tender submission deadline on 5th January 2026. The contract aims to start on 26th January 2026 and conclude by 26th July 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), especially those involved in community services, as it encourages a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders. Businesses with expertise in building and managing Communities of Practice (CoP) or facilitating parent and carer engagement in the SEND sector would find this tender particularly suitable. The project is designed to create sustainable improvements in SEND services and strengthen community ties, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capacity for impactful collaboration and service delivery excellence.

## Notice

LOT 1: Wirral SEND Community of Practice Wirral Council Children's services and its partners propose the creation of a structured, multi-agency Community of Practice (CoP) focused on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and health. LOT 2: Wirral SEND Parent & Carer Influence and Voice This work will build on the strengths of existing parent/carer groups by identifying their focus areas, mapping their activity, and supporting a more joined-up approach to peer support and parent/carer influence.

### Lot Information

Wirral SEND Community of Practice

Wirral Council Children's services and its partners propose the creation of a structured, multi-agency Community of Practice (CoP) focused on SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and health.

Wirral SEND Parent & Carer Influence and Voice

This work will build on the strengths of existing parent/carer groups by identifying their focus areas, mapping their activity, and supporting a more joined-up approach to peer support and parent/carer influence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081469-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 26 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,000 |
| Lots value | £57,000 |
| 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 | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 12:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081469-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081469-2025
  10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/register
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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