---
title: "Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068511"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
---

# Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068511

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Southampton City Council involves the award of a contract for the "Cluster Model Quality Assurance Tool," offering services primarily within the special education sector, IT software packages, and training programme services. Located in Southampton, United Kingdom, the contract aims to support the quality assurance of the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model by employing Global Equality Collective's assessment tool. The process has reached the award stage as of 17th April 2026, with the contract period spanning from 17th April 2026 to 14th April 2027. The procurement method employed is direct, falling below the competition threshold due to its specific nature.

Businesses, particularly SMEs, in IT software development, educational services, or consultancy related to special education, would find this tender an excellent opportunity for growth. With Southampton City Council as the buying organisation, companies interested in providing structured, evidence-based assessments of inclusive education practice can benefit from participating in such public sector contracts. Given the possibility of contract renewal for an additional 12 months, a successful delivery offers an extended collaboration opportunity, enhancing business credibility and scaling operations within the education services sector.

## Notice

Southampton City Council (the Council) will utilise the Global Equality Collective (GEC) assessment tool to support the quality assurance of the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model by assessing education settings' inclusive education practice. The service will provide structured, evidence-based insights to support system-wide oversight, improvement planning, and evaluation of the impact of SEND mainstream funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035090-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 14 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL EQUALITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 10:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035090-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035090-2026
  17th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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