Wiltshire Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of District Specialist Centres for Early Years SEND in Wiltshire

Awarded 31 Aug 2024

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Awarded31 Aug 2024
Value£5,509,520.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 10mo5y term, 43% elapsed
Awarded 31 Aug 2024Expires 30 Aug 2029

Wiltshire Council awarded a contract to Springboard Chippenham, Stepping Stones District Specialist Centre, Devizes & District Opportunity Centre, and The John McNeill Opportunity Centre for the provision of District Specialist Centres (DSC) for Early Years children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The service, operating across four locations in Wiltshire (Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, and Trowbridge), provides specialized support through in-reach, outreach, and workshops to help children with SEND access mainstream settings.

The contract, valued at AUD 5,509,520, runs for five years with an option to extend for a further five years, and operates term-time only (38 weeks per year).

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