Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-058c5f
- Published by:
- Stoke on Trent City Council
- Authority ID:
- AA74311
- Publication date:
- 04 March 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
This was a below-threshold tender for the procurement of a SEND Development Programme in Stoke-on-Trent.The programme is funded through the Council's approved Transformation Budget and aims to build sustainable capacity within the school system to better meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. It seeks to reduce reliance on statutory processes and specialist placements, while embedding inclusive practice across all educational settings.The appointed provider will deliver the programme through a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual engagement. Key elements, including launch events, coaching sessions, and peer review activities, will be delivered face-to-face to support effective relationship-building and drive meaningful cultural change.
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Scope
Procurement description
This was a below-threshold tender for the procurement of a SEND Development Programme in Stoke-on-Trent.
The programme is funded through the Council's approved Transformation Budget and aims to build sustainable capacity within the school system to better meet the needs of children and young people with SEND. It seeks to reduce reliance on statutory processes and specialist placements, while embedding inclusive practice across all educational settings.
The appointed provider will deliver the programme through a hybrid model, combining in-person and virtual engagement. Key elements, including launch events, coaching sessions, and peer review activities, will be delivered face-to-face to support effective relationship-building and drive meaningful cultural change.
Contracting authority
Stoke on Trent City Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Civic Centre, Glebe Street
Town/City: Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode: ST4 1HH
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQZ-1442-RZTZ
NUTS code: UKG23
Email: categorymanagement@stoke.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Supplier
WHOLE EDUCATION LTD
Identification register:
Address 1: Henleaze House Business Centre 13 Harbury Road
Town/City: Bristol
Postcode: BS9 4PN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://wholeeducation.org/
Companies House: 07181554
NUTS code: UKK11
Email: info@wholeeducation.org
Type:
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contract
SEND School Improvement Programme
ID: 1 Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
19 February 2026, 00:00AM Contract dates (estimated)
04 March 2026, 00:00AM to 01 February 2029, 23:59PM
Key performance indicators
Participation rates across schools, early years settings, and special schools
ID: 1 Description
Attendance registers from meetings, events, and training sessions; sign-in sheets
Reporting frequency: 3
Completion of self-evaluation and action planning activities
ID: 2 Description
Submission tracking via shared platform; checklists or survey confirmation
Reporting frequency: 3
Engagement with coaching, peer review, and network sessions
ID: 3 Description
Booking logs, attendance records, feedback forms
Reporting frequency: 3
Progress against EHCP reduction and placement transfer targets
ID: 4 Description
LA data on EHCPs and placements; comparison with agreed targets
Reporting frequency: 3
Feedback from schools, parents, and SENCOs on programme impact
ID: 5 Description
Online surveys, focus groups, feedback forms after events
Reporting frequency: 3
Evidence of cultural change and improved inclusive practice
ID: 6 Description
Case studies, school audits, staff reflections, Ofsted comments
Reporting frequency: 3
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 Status: Complete
Coding
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80000000 |
Education and training services |
Education |
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
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- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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