North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and Alternative Provision (North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and Alternative Provision)
Cheshire East Borough CouncilEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
22 October 2026
11 days remaining
Published
22 September 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Placements North West in conjunction with Cheshire East Council have created the North West Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) for SEND to provide North West Local Authorities with a secure quality checked route for placing 0-25 year old learners with SEND into education.The services covered in this FPS are for Children and Young People aged up to 25 in independent and non-maintained schools, colleges, specialist Post 16 Institutions, General Further Education (GFE) and Independent Learning Providers for Learners 16 – 25 years who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP) to support educational outcomes. The following Services are in scope of this Round of the FPS:I. The regional FPS which will provide consistent quality standards, streamline processes, improve communication and encourage innovation.
Lots (7)
- Lot 10-16 Day education placementII
- Lot 2Education with 38 week residential placementIII
- Lot 3Education with 52 week residential placementIV
- Lot 416+ Day Education PlacementV
- Lot 516+ Education with Residential PlacementsVI
- Lot 6Alternative Provision* - Registered SettingVII
- Lot 7Alternative Provision* - Unregistered Setting*Alternative Provision as defined by the Department for EducationIn delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the ContractAll services available under the FPS will be available to be called off by the 24 Contracting Authorities in the North West region
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This is a framework agreement for the North West Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) that lets local authorities place children and young people with SEND, aged 0‑25, into a range of education settings – day schools, residential colleges and alternative provision. It is run by Placements North West together with Cheshire East Council and can be used by any of the 24 contracting authorities in the region.
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Cheshire East Borough CouncilKey Dates
Published
22 September 2026
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22 October 2026
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