---
title: "Local SEND Reform Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0689db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KNOWSLEY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-23"
---

# Local SEND Reform Plan

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0689db

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Knowsley Council involves the completion and submission of a Local SEND Reform Plan. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting primary education services, and is centered in the United Kingdom (region UKD7). The process is currently in the Award stage with a contract awarded without competition. The procurement method used was direct, as it falls below the threshold. The contract period is from 7th April 2026 to 19th June 2026, valued at £85,000. The council is classified as a public authority part of sub-central government, and operates from its address in Huyton, UK.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies like PEOPLETOO LIMITED, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate an ideal match due to their proficiency in primary education services. SMEs that focus on direct service provision to public authorities could find similar opportunities beneficial, given their agility and specialised knowledge. This contract highlights the preference for directly awarding contracts within specific legal frameworks, signalling an opportunity for businesses well-versed in meeting local authority needs with bespoke solutions.

## Notice

Contract awarded without competition for the provision of specialist support to prepare, complete, and submit the Local SEND Reform Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037182-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HUYTON |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PEOPLETOO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2026 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037182-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037182-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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