How to win: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework

About this contract

The Department for Education (DfE) is looking to run a procurement and establish a new multi-lot Framework for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) services across the education sector. The Framework term is expected to be 4 years, with 2 years of potential extension options. The Framework is intended to support the government's investment in SEND workforce development and provide a flexible route to market for both immediate and future SEND CPD requirements. The Framework may include multiple lots to address different audiences including Teachers and Leaders in both Schools and Further Education, School Teaching Assistants and Further Education Support Staff. Services may include, but are not limited to: · Design and development of national SEND CPD programmes · Training delivery · Design and development of learning resources and materials · Quality assurance · Digital learning and hosting solutions The procurement is expected to have a maximum potential lifetime value of up to £800 million, subject to Spending Review decisions and inclusive of potential future requirements and extension opt

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