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CWC25011 - Independent Specialist Education Provision Light Touch Framework

Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Wolverhampton City Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton, UKG39, WV1 1SH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
89996538.0 GBP
Gross: 89996538 GBP
Published
04 Nov 2025, 16:39
Deadline
02 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking to commission a range of Independent Specialist Education Providers who will meet the needs of our children and young people whilst promoting choice in the local market and delivering best value for money. Provision under this Independent Specialist Education Providers (ISEP) Light Touch Framework will be for children and young people with a range of special educational needs between the ages of 5-25 with an EHCP as set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The tender will be separated into 4 Lots: Lot 1: Primary phase - ages 5 - 11 national curriculum years 1 - 6 Lot 2: Secondary phase - ages 11- 16 national curriculum years 7 - 11 Lot 3: Post-16 phase - ages 16 - 19 Lot 4: Post-19 phase - age 19+ Due to procurement legislation, all maintained (publicly owned) schools do not need to apply for the framework as the authority can contract with them outside of the framework.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071027-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Primary Phase Independent Specialist Placements

Lot Description: Lot 1: Primary Phase Independent Specialist Placements - (ages 5-11, National Curriculum Years 1-6 - this could include reception year)

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Status: active

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Value (Gross): GBP 30,133,619

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL SME Suitable: Yes

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot GB-PPON-PVBV-7568-LBLL Award Criterion (quality): Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (5%)

Lot Title: Secondary Phase Independent Specialist Placements

Lot Description: Lot 2: Secondary Phase Independent Specialist Placements - (ages 11-16, National Curriculum Years 7-11)

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 45,200,428

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (5%)

Lot Title: Post 16 Independent Specialist Placements

Lot Description: Lot 3: Post 16 Independent Specialist Placements

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Value (Gross): GBP 10,263,744

Lot 3 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 3 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 3 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (5%)

Lot Title: Post 19 Independent Specialist Placements

Lot Description: Lot 4: Post 19 Independent Specialist Placements

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Value (Gross): GBP 4,398,748

Lot 4 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 4 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 4 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (85%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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