DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of SEND Support Contract for Further Education Sector in England

Awarded 24 Apr 2016

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Awarded24 Apr 2016

Value£500,000.00

SupplierThe Education and Training Foundation

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 9y 7mo ago11mo term

Awarded 24 Apr 2016Expired 30 Mar 2017

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to The Education and Training Foundation to provide special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) support for the further education sector in England.

The contract, valued at AUD 500,000, complements the government's SEND reforms under the Children and Families Act 2014, which introduced Education, Health and Care plans, local offers, and greater cooperation between councils and health services.

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