---
title: "Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ff"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ff

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield has completed a procurement process titled "Recruitment - SEND reforms SCG" within the services sector, specifically focusing on recruitment services in the region of Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Spencer Clarke Group Limited has been awarded the contract to serve as a strategic recruitment partner, supporting recruitment for key leadership roles essential for the implementation of new Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) reforms. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being effective from 10th June 2026 to 14th May 2027. The total contract value is £50,000, and the process was conducted below the usual threshold with an undisclosed procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in recruitment services, particularly those capable of facilitating high-level appointments in the public sector. Companies with expertise in educational and child services recruitment, or those involved in facilitating large-scale organisational transformation, could find substantial growth potential in collaborating with public authorities like the Council of the City of Wakefield. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver comprehensive recruitment solutions could competitively engage in similar future tenders by demonstrating proficiency in managing end-to-end recruitment processes, especially within government frameworks.

## Notice

Wakefield Council is working in connection with Spencer Clarke Group who are acting as a strategic recruitment partner to deliver a fully managed, end-to-end recruitment solution supporting the appointment of a number of key leadership positions aligned to the implementation of the new SEND reforms and wider transformation priorities across Children and Young People. Spencer Clarke group will support with recruitment to a total of 5 roles as part of this contract, which may include: * Transformation Manager - Educational Psychology * Strategic SEND Cluster Lead (x2 positions) * Senior School Improvement Advisor * Service Manager - Children's Joint Commissioning and Quality * Service Manager - Multi Agency Child Protection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054809-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 14 May 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 | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPENCER CLARKE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79600000 - Recruitment services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054809-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054809-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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