--- title: "Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06888f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06888f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06888f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06888f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-07" --- # Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687* Buyer: STOKE ON TRENT CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06888f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06888f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06888f.json) ## Summary Stoke on Trent City Council is overseeing a procurement process for an Independent Specialist Provision (ISP) aimed at supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This framework, classified under "Education and training services", is set to re-open in April 2026, and the council is currently in the tender stage. The opportunity allows new and existing providers to bid for one or more of five lots, each catering to different specific needs such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties, and others. Providers can participate via an open procedure, and the framework supports statutory responsibilities while promoting local educational provisions. Key dates include a revised tender end date now set for 8th June 2026, following an announcement made on 7th May 2026. This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of providing tailored support to children with varied and complex needs. Organisations with expertise in SEND support, schools, or training facilities can leverage this framework to expand their service offerings and establish a strong foothold within the Stoke-on-Trent region. The substantial contract value of £76,000,000 implies potential for substantial business growth for successful bidders. The open procedure encourages broad participation, allowing businesses to apply for multiple lots within the procurement, enabling them to showcase flexibility and scalability in their service proposals. ## Notice Since September 2024 Stoke on Trent City Council has commissioned Independent Specialist Provision (ISP) for children and young people including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) via a flexible framework. The ISP Framework in due to re-open for new and existing providers to join in April 2026. The ISP Framework: * Supports the vision of keeping children and young people local (inclusive of those with additional needs) * Ensures that the council meets its statutory responsibilities * Provides support and allows local non-maintained education provision the opportunity to sit on the Framework * Supports the Council to ensure sufficient placements for our children. * Ensures the Council can build positive working relationships and offer support to Providers. The Council is inviting applicants to tender to join the framework for the following: * Lot 1 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) * Lot 2 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) * Lot 3 - Cognition & Learning & Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) * Lot 4 - Sever Learning Disability (SLD) & Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) * Lot 5 - Hearing Impairment (HI) & Visionary Impairment (VI) Providers may apply for one or more lots depending on the scale and flexibility of their offer. Providers need not be based in Stoke-on-Trent, but the specialist school shall be based in Stoke-on-Trent, or within a reasonable travelling distance. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) & Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) Lot 2 - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH) Lot 3 - Cognition & Learning & Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Cognition & Learning & Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Lot 4 - Sever Learning Disability (SLD) & Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) Sever Learning Disability (SLD) & Profound and Multiple Learning Disability (PMLD) Lot 5 - Hearing Impairment (HI) & Visionary Impairment (VI) Providers may apply for one or more lots depending on the scale and flexibility of their offer Hearing Impairment (HI) & Visionary Impairment (VI) Providers may apply for one or more lots depending on the scale and flexibility of their offer ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041852-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 29 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £76,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 7 May 2026 at 11:15 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041852-2026 - 7 May 2026 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041844-2026 - 22 Apr 2026 at 13:00 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036617-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.stoke.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=f8c6c4f4-7d01-ef11-812a-005056b64545&projectStepId=b70e4c9f-992e-f111-813c-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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