Invitation to tender for providers of Special Educational Needs, (SEN), placements, support and services for disabled children and those with a statement of special educational needs. Round 7

Gloucestershire County Council, acting as the Lead Authority for itself and on behalf of the participating Local Authorities of Bristol City Council, South Gloucestershire District Council, North Somerset Council, Bath & North East Somerset Council and Wiltshire Council, invites applications for inclusion in a ‘Flexible Framework’ for providers of Special Educational Needs. The participating Local Authorities are seeking interest from current and potential providers able to provide placements for disabled children and children assessed as having a statement of special educational needs (SEN) and requiring a supported education placement.

This is the seventh application round and will operate from May 2016 until 31st July 2017. The resulting framework will therefore operate for a maximum period of 15 months post awards New organisations can apply to join this Flexible Framework and existing organisations can apply to add further provision.

Following completion of round 7, the Local Authorities will undertake evaluations of any ‘new’ applications/applicants in twelve months. This will be the final entry point of this flexible framework.