Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Send and Alternative Provision - Online Information Session for Providers 2026
Deadline: 29 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 17 Jun 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 143450297
Document Ref. No.: DN819309
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
30121420 - Digital senders
80340000 - Special education services
75313000 - Disability benefits
85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped
33196200 - Devices for the disabled
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Tender Details
To all SEND and AP providers not on the NW SEND FPS.
There is a regional purchasing system for the 24 North West local authorities and schools to source places in INMSS, Post 16 settings and Alternative Provision.
The name of the purchasing system is: North West Flexible Purchasing System for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and will be advertised on Proactis (The Chest) under project reference: DN505426
The sessions below are for North West Independent Special Schools, Specialist Post-16 Institutions and Alternative Provision looking to join the North West SEND FPS regional contract. This provides a compliant route for the North West authorities to purchase education places for children and consistency for providers working with multiple authorities.
There will be opportunity to understand the criteria and requirements of providers to be awarded onto the FPS and ask questions.
Providers already listed on the SENDAP FPS need not attend.
Information event: Preparation
7 July 1pm
Information for Independent Schools and Colleges and Alternative Provision who are interested in joining the NW SENDAP purchasing system (SENDAP FPS) in Round 9 in September 2026. The SENDAP FPS provides a route for local authorities and schools to source school, college and Alternative Provision places.
We will cover:
• How to prepare in advance
• Requirements of providers
• Pricing
• Insurance
• Information govern...
Region(s) of supply :North West (England)
Estimated value :N/A
Publication Date :16/06/2026
Categories :171040 - Educational Placements
321100 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Children
Last Date of Submission : 29/09/2026 14:00:00
Documents
Tender Notice