---
title: "Specialist Provision Designation & Banding Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c41e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-06"
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# Specialist Provision Designation & Banding Review

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c41e

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council has initiated an open tender process for a ‘Specialist Provision Designation & Banding Review’. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in business and management consultancy, and will take place in South Shields, United Kingdom. The process is at the tender stage with key dates including a closing deadline for inquiries and submissions on 24th July 2026, and an anticipated contract commencement from 1st September 2026 to 31st May 2027. The procurement method is an open competition below threshold, fostering widespread participation.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in educational management and evaluation services. Companies with expertise in reviewing educational provisions, particularly those experienced in working with special educational needs frameworks, will be well-suited to undertake this project. By engaging in this process, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector and potentially strengthen ties with educational authorities, thereby enhancing their stature as leaders in educational consultancy services.

## Notice

South Tyneside Council are seeking a Provider to undertake a system-wide review of specialist provision across South Tyneside, including, Special Schools, SEN Units, Additional Resource Bases and associated banding frameworks. The review will include, but not be limited to: * Analysis of current designations and their alignment to pupil need. * Review of banding descriptors, thresholds and funding models. * Evaluation of consistency in application of banding across settings. * Assessment of sufficiency against current and projected demand, including identification of gaps by need type, geography and phase. * Review of placement decision-making processes and pathways. * Benchmarking against regional and national best practice. The provider will work collaboratively with South Tyneside Council services within Education, SEND & Inclusion and Finance, education leaders across mainstream and specialist settings, health and care partners and parents/carer representatives where appropriate. The Provider will produce a final report outlining findings, recommendations, and a clear implementation framework to support system-wide change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063117-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2026 at 09:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063117-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063117-2026
  6th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://open-uk.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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