- Home
- Tenders
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Corrigendum-Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework
Corrigendum-Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework
AI Summary
The Department for Education is procuring a comprehensive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Inclusion Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework designed to support the Government’s investment in workforce development and SEND reform across the education sector. The Framework will open a clear route to market for high‑quality SEND and inclusion CPD services, establishing a long‑term mechanism for the design, development, quality assurance, and delivery of training for education professionals, with the flexibility to meet evolving needs during the Framework term.
The procurement is structured into five sub‑lots, covering school teachers and leaders, further education teachers and leaders, teaching assistants, further education support staff, and a combined audience group that links the four specialist sub‑lots. Awarded suppliers will be responsible for a full range of services, including research, content development, digital learning solutions, stakeholder engagement, participant recruitment, and delivery of CPD, all performed in accordance with the Framework Specification. The Framework also enables the Department to award up to seven standalone contracts covering the same audiences, each with an initial two‑year term and an option to extend for a further two years, ensuring continuity and adaptability.
All submissions must be made through the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer and will be evaluated against the Framework Specification. All supply must adhere to the established Framework Specification.
Description
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 standalone contracts, each with an initial term of two years and the option to extend for up to a further two years (1+1 years), covering the following audiences:
• Lot 2: School and Further Education Teachers and Leaders – up to five contracts will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £165,500,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £346,000,000.
• Lot 3: Teaching Assistants – one contract will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £35,000,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £70,000,000.
• Lot 4: Further Education Support Staff – one contract will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £6,950,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £14,540,000.
The estimated total Framework value is £781 million (inclusive of VAT) over the maximum Framework term and includes both the initial requirements (estimated at £430,540,000) and any future opportunities awarded under the Framework (£350,000,000). This value is an estimate only and does not constitute a commitment to spend.
The contract dates in this notice relate to the Framework term. Individual contracts awarded under Lots 2-4 will be subject to their own contract terms.
Contract location: UKC
Communication: Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted via the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://education.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Link to the Jaggaer opportunity is availalbe here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/go/3138047801A0F77ADD68
Amendments:
Other additional information: Delivery regions has been amended to England Department email address and enquiry date also updated
Enquiry deadline: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+01:00
Submission address and any special instructions: Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted via the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://education.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Link to the Jaggaer opportunity is availalbe here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/go/3138047801A0F77ADD68
Tenders may be submitted electronically: allowed
Award decision date (estimated): 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot: 1
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for school teachers and leaders. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
32.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
40.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.2
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for further education teachers and leaders. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
18.400.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
23.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.3
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for school teaching assistants. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
28.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
35.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.4
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for further education support staff. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
13.600.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
17.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.5
Description: Enables a single call-off for requirements spanning multiple audience groups. All Framework Suppliers appointed to Sub-Lots 1.1 to 1.4 will also be appointed to Sub-Lot 1.5.
Lot value (estimated)
188.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
235.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
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 standalone contracts, each with an initial term of two years and the option to extend for up to a further two years (1+1 years), covering the following audiences:
• Lot 2: School and Further Education Teachers and Leaders – up to five contracts will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £165,500,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £346,000,000.
• Lot 3: Teaching Assistants – one contract will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £35,000,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £70,000,000.
• Lot 4: Further Education Support Staff – one contract will be awarded under this Lot, with an estimated initial term value of £6,950,000 and an estimated maximum extension value of £14,540,000.
The estimated total Framework value is £781 million (inclusive of VAT) over the maximum Framework term and includes both the initial requirements (estimated at £430,540,000) and any future opportunities awarded under the Framework (£350,000,000). This value is an estimate only and does not constitute a commitment to spend.
The contract dates in this notice relate to the Framework term. Individual contracts awarded under Lots 2-4 will be subject to their own contract terms.
Contract location: UKC
Communication: Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted via the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://education.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Link to the Jaggaer opportunity is availalbe here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/go/3138047801A0F77ADD68
Amendments:
Other additional information: Delivery regions has been amended to England Department email address and enquiry date also updated
Enquiry deadline: 2026-10-19T23:59:00+01:00
Submission address and any special instructions: Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted via the Department for Education eSourcing Portal Jaggaer. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Portal, this can be done online at https://education.app.jaggaer.com by following the link 'To register click here'. Link to the Jaggaer opportunity is availalbe here: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/go/3138047801A0F77ADD68
Tenders may be submitted electronically: allowed
Award decision date (estimated): 2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00
Lot: 1
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for school teachers and leaders. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
32.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
40.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.2
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for further education teachers and leaders. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
18.400.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
23.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.3
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for school teaching assistants. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
28.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
35.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.4
Description: Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and inclusion continuing professional development (CPD) services for further education support staff. Services may include research, design, development, quality assurance, recruitment, digital services and delivery of SEND and inclusion CPD, together with associated support services, in accordance with the Framework Specification.
Lot value (estimated)
13.600.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
17.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Lot: Sub-Lot 1.5
Description: Enables a single call-off for requirements spanning multiple audience groups. All Framework Suppliers appointed to Sub-Lots 1.1 to 1.4 will also be appointed to Sub-Lot 1.5.
Lot value (estimated)
188.000.000,00 GBP excluding VAT
235.000.000,00 GBP including VAT
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: 1+1 extensions available
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: En
Details
Status:
Open
Procedure type:
Other / Multiple Stage Procedures
Sectors:
80000000 - Education and training services
Place of origin:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Places of performance:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
+4 more
Deadline:
Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 PM
Contract duration:
Start date: 01 April 2027, End date: 31 March 2031
Contract type:
Services
Publication date:
Oct 5, 2026
Created date:
Oct 21, 2026
Update date:
Oct 21, 2026
Stored documents
Member-only information
Documents access instructions
Member-only information
Original URL:
Member-only information
Contracting Entities
Member-only information