Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*
Description: Since September 2024 Stoke on Trent City Council has commissioned Independent Specialist Provision (ISP) for children and young people including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) via a flexible framework. The ISP Framework in due to re-open for new and existing providers to join in April 2026. The ISP Framework: * Supports the vision of keeping children and young people local (inclusive of those with additional needs) * Ensures that the council meets its statutory responsibilities * Provides support and allows local non-maintained education provision the opportunity to sit on the Framework * Supports the Council to ensure sufficient placements for our children. * Ensures the Council can build positive working relationships and offer support to Providers. The Council is inviting applicants to tender to join (read more...)
Summary: The Stoke on Trent City Council plans to reopen its Independent Specialist Provision (ISP) framework in April 2026 for services targeted at children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This procurement process covers the education and training services industry. The council is seeking providers for several specialised lots, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, and various learning disabilities. The buying organisation, a regional or local authority, aims to ensure local provision while meeting statutory responsibilities and building positive relationships with providers. An online engagement event is scheduled for 6th May to inform interested parties about the tendering process, inviting applications from new and existing providers. The anticipated future notice date for this planned tender is the 30th of August 2026.