SEND Alternative Provision (Call-Off Stage Two) for Tutoring, Inclusion Support & Therapies
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Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the SEND Alternative Provision, titled “SEND Alternative Provision (Call-Off Stage Two) for Tutoring, Inclusion Support & Therapies.” This contract focuses on providing essential education and support services for individuals with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), encompassing primary to higher education services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilized a selective call-off from a framework agreement, which was active as of September 2025, and will run until the end of August 2029.
The total contract value is up to £160,000,000, aimed at fulfilling statutory obligations under the Children & Families Act and SEND Regulations (2014). This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing tailored educational services. Businesses specializing in tutoring (both online and in-person), regulated therapies, and inclusion support are well-suited to compete for future call-offs.
The flexibility of the framework allows for adjustments and additions, providing ongoing prospects for innovative service providers aiming to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs. Interested parties should maintain engagement through Hampshire County Council’s e-tendering portal to stay updated on future opportunities.
Hampshire County Council conducted a call off exercise off the SEND Alternative Provision Register, referenced CS25116A, B & C, for the provision of Tutoring, Inclusion Support and Therapy services for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans cater to children, young people, and adults with special educational needs requiring support beyond what educational settings can offer. The services awarded under the register aim to meet statutory obligations under the Children & Families Act and SEND Regulations (2014) by assessing, meeting, and reviewing the needs of these pupils through family and professional engagement.
In scope services currently include Lot A Tutoring (in-person and online tutoring, both QTS and non-QTS qualified and specialist teaching) Lot B Inclusion Support and Lot 3 Therapies (Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, other regulated therapies and SEND consultancy) with flexibility for future adjustments. After the initial period, the Register reopened on 18th August 2025 and will remain open for the duration of the Register. Please see link below to the Children's Services open framework information about contractors hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open... for details of initial suppliers that have been awarded a call off contract for the SEND Alternative Provision Register.
The Children's Services open framework information about contractors page will be updated as further suppliers are awarded call offs during the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The total value of call offs made under the Framework is up to PS160,00,000. The value of the call off will be dependant on placement numbers.
No contracts are guaranteed to any approved supplier on the Call Off.
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The contract period is four years.
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