Award of SEND and AP Change Programme to PA Consulting Ltd
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of SEND and AP Change Programme to PA Consulting Ltd
Awarded 05 Jul 2023
Awarded05 Jul 2023
Value£7,619,450.00
SupplierPA Consulting Ltd
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 1y 4mo ago2y term
Awarded 5 July 2023Expired 4 July 2025
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to PA Consulting Ltd for the SEND and AP Change Programme, a £70 million initiative to create up to nine Change Programme Partnerships.
These partnerships will test and refine longer term, systemic reforms, including developing and testing National Standards, strategic partnerships and inclusion plans, the proposed alternative provision service, and tailored lists.
The programme aims to guard against unintended consequences and build a strong evidence base to inform future funding and legislation.
The contract value is AUD 7,619,450.
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