Stoke-on-Trent City Council · Awarded contract
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Award of Independent Specialist Placement Framework for Children and Young People with SEND

Awarded 04 Sep 2022

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Awarded 4 Sept 2022Expired 3 Sept 2026

Stoke-on-Trent City Council awarded a contract to Acorn Education and Care Services Ltd, Active Wellbeing School, AspireOne Care Ltd, Bluebell School, Edison Young People, Emerge Care and Therapeutic Solutions Ltd, Heath Field School, and Hop for the provision of Independent Specialist Placements for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The flexible framework arrangement provides educational support for individuals aged 0-25 through nursery, school, college, post-16 education and training, apprenticeships, traineeships, or supported internships.

The contract falls under the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime (LTR) and has a value of £48,400,000.

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