Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - CA&FS - CSC/2023/687*

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has reopened their framework for Independent Specialist Provision for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as part of the CA&FS - CSC/2023/687* initiative. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 24th March 2025. This falls under the Education and Training Services industry category, with key services provided catering to children and young people from ages 0 to 25.

The framework, valued at £76,000,000, is being conducted under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime and will be reopened at regular intervals to allow new providers to join. The contract period is set to initially span 1440 days with opportunities for renewal. The services are targeted in the Stoke-on-Trent region (UKG23).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational services for children with SEND. Companies providing support and care for conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties (SEMH), Cognitive Learning Difficulties, and sensory impairments like Hearing and Vision impairments, are especially well-suited to compete. There is a strong emphasis on the quality of technical expertise, making this an ideal opportunity for providers who can offer high-quality educational and supportive services.

Additionally, the open framework approach offers ongoing opportunities for new providers to join, promoting business growth and market entry over regular intervals. Interested suppliers can directly benefit from the large-scale nature of this framework and the structured tender opportunities provided.