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title: "Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069dd0"
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# Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dd0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Somerset Council involves the contracting of specialised services to support the statutory SEND service. The tender titled "Drafting of Initial EHCPs and Amendment Notices" falls under the special education services category, identified by CPV code 80340000. The services are to be delivered within the UKK23 region, encompassing Somerset. This process has reached the contracting stage, with the contract signed on 20th May 2026 and services set to commence on 25th May 2026 and conclude by 23rd November 2026. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, focusing on achieving the needed service capability to address increased demand in EHCP drafting.

This tender presents opportunity chiefly for businesses in the education and health consultation sectors, particularly those offering specialised educational support services. Given the nature of the contract, organisations equipped to deliver tailored services to Local Authorities with a focus on special education will find this tender aligns well with their expertise. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like ENHANCE EHC LTD, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate that businesses with a solid track record in delivering similar services can enhance their growth through effective collaboration with regional government bodies. The absence of competition in the procurement process may suggest future opportunities for businesses poised to offer unique and in-demand services in this sector.

## Notice

The Local Authority requires additional specialist capacity to support the statutory SEND service with the drafting of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and EHCP amendment notices in order to progress phase transfers. This is due to the increase in demand and the reduction in front-line capacity in the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046541-2026 |
| 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 | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2026 - 23 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,491 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENHANCE EHC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046541-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046541-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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