Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework
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Description (from the notice)
The Department for Education (DfE) is procuring a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework to support the Government's investment in workforce development and SEND reform across the education sector. The Framework will establish a route to market for the development and delivery of high-quality SEND and inclusion CPD services for education professionals and support future requirements during the Framework term. The Framework will be divided into the following Sub-Lots: • Sub-Lot 1.1 School Teachers and Leaders (£40m) • Sub-Lot 1.2 Further Education Teachers and Leaders (£23m) • Sub-Lot 1.3 Teaching Assistants (£35m) • Sub-Lot 1.4 Further Education Support Staff (£17m) • Sub-Lot 1.5 Combined Audiences (£235m) The Framework will support the procurement of a range of SEND and inclusion CPD services, including research, content development, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, digital learning solutions, participant recruitment and training delivery. The Department may commission services through future competitions conducted in accordance with the Framework Agreement. DfE is also procuring up to seven …
CPV 80000000 · UK4 tender notice · PA2023 · first published 1 Oct 2026
Lots
| Lot | Title | Value | Contract end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School Teachers and Leaders | £32.0m | 31 Mar 2031 |
| Sub-Lot 1.2 | Further Education Teachers and Leaders | £18.4m | 31 Mar 2031 |
| Sub-Lot 1.3 | School Teaching Assistants | £28.0m | 31 Mar 2031 |
| Sub-Lot 1.4 | Further Education Support Staff | £13.6m | 31 Mar 2031 |
| Sub-Lot 1.5 | Combined Audiences | £188.0m | 31 Mar 2031 |
Notice history
- 1 Oct 2026: UK4 tender notice
- 1 Oct 2026: UK4 tender notice
- 5 Oct 2026: UK4 tender notice
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