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SU/RP SEND Guidance

Department for Education

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Education

Buyer Address: 23 Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PN, England

Contact Name: National Children's Bureau

Contact Email: businesshub@ncb.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
119341.0 GBP
Published
24 Sep 2025, 08:13
Deadline
26 Sep 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
28 Sep 2025, 23:00
Contract End
28 Feb 2026, 23:59
Category
services
CPV
80400000 - Adult and other education services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
National Children's Bureau
Official Source
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Description

This contract is for the development of best practice guidance for operating and setting up SEN units, resourced provision, and pupil support units within mainstream schools. The National Children's Bureau will act as the Delivery Partner, working in collaboration with the Department for Education to engage lead practitioners and stakeholders, coordinate working groups, and produce interim and final guidance. The programme runs from September 2025 to February 2026, with key milestones including practitioner engagement, stakeholder workshops, and publication of guidance hosted on gov.uk. Additional information: Redacted contract attached

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