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title: "Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Phase 2 Materials and Training"
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# Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Phase 2 Materials and Training

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1c2

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## Summary

The Department for Education is in the planning phase for the procurement of the Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Phase 2 Materials and Training. This undertaking falls within the services category, specifically under education and training services, and is intended for implementation across the UK. With a planned commencement of procurement activities in July 2026, the full suite of training resources is scheduled for completion and operation by September 2028. The procurement process will utilise the RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and includes important dates: publication of the Prior Information Notice (PIN) on 1 July 2026, and a call-off competition from 15 July to 4 September 2026. Multiple phases of development and delivery begin in November 2026 with initial deliverables due by September 2027.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in bespoke education and training services, particularly those with expertise in special education needs. Companies registered under the RM6219 DPS in the bespoke training category will be best positioned to participate, especially those with capabilities in developing online modules, webinars, and local support networks. Given the scale and value of the contract, with an estimated amount of £23,000,000 inclusive of VAT, participation can lead to significant business growth particularly for suppliers who can meet government accessibility standards and deliver innovative, high-quality SEN training materials for early years practitioners. Businesses must also be registered on the Department for Education’s eSourcing Portal, Jaggaer, to engage in the procurement process.

## Notice

Value range: Up to PS27,600,000 inclusive of VAT. Following the EY SEND CPD Market Engagement in March 2026, the Department launches this deliverable in response to commitments in the 'Every child achieving and thriving' white paper which detailed a series of reforms of the SEND system, including the need for high-quality SEND CPD and the Best Start in Life strategy which commits to making inclusive practice standard practice in the early years. The Department is looking to procure the development and delivery of a package of new, national, comprehensive continuous professional development (CPD) for all Early Years Practitioners (EYPs) on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) training materials. Phased delivery of this new training package should start from September 2027 The training should be specific to SEND in early years only, specifically ages 0-4. It should be available and applicable to all early years practitioners, regardless of qualification level or setting type (Private, Voluntary and Independent (PVIs), school-based nurseries, childminders etc.) and meet government accessibility standards. This procurement will be phase 2 of a programme to improve SEND capability and inclusive practice in EY settings. Phase 1 is being procured for separately and will be in place from September 2026. The supplier will provide Phase 2 of the programme that will include: - A suite of online modules, available to all EYPs and accessible for professionals in the wider EY sector (Best Start Inclusion Practitioners (BSIPs) within Best Start Family Hubs (BSFH), health visitors, Reception teachers, etc.); - Interactive, online webinars centred on the online modules, designed to enhance learning and embed inclusive practice, available to all EYPs with some webinars targeted at specific groups (e.g. childminders, leaders); - A face to face local support offer to share best practice and strengthen local networks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department intends to use the standard award competition process of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This is a Government Commercial Agency agreement. RM6219 applies a 1% GCA (formerly CCS) management fee on supplier sales through the DPS. Crown Commercial Service became Government Commercial Agency on 1 April 2026 Please ensure that you are registered under the "Bespoke training" learning category of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) before the tender is due to go live 15 July 2026. If you are not registered you cannot be included in the procurement. The filters applicable to to this procurement are - Coaching & Mentoring, LMS Software, Delivery & Content, Specialist / Niche Quick Supplier Guide can be found within Documents area of this link - https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219 Please ensure that you are also registered on the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://education.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Estimated Timelines (All timings indicative) Procurement Publication of PIN: 01 July Issue of DPS Call off competition: 15 July DPS Call off competition live: 15 July to 04 September Procurement outcome and contract negotiations: October / November 2026 Contract signed: November 2026 Mobilisation & Delivery Initial material development: November/December 2026 - September 2027 First phase of deliverables produced and delivered by: September 2027 All strands of the package must be fully operational and actively delivered, at the latest, by September 2028 Additional information: Links: RM6219 Learning and Training Services Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS): https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219 Jaggaer registration link (eSourcing Portal): https://education.app.jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061960-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061960-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6219
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

## Provenance

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