Department for Education · Awarded contract

Awarded

Provision of SEND and AP Advisory Services to Herefordshire, Sandwell, and Warwickshire Councils

Awarded 01 Nov 2023

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Awarded01 Nov 2023

Value£90,000.00

SupplierAspire All Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 5mo term

Awarded 1 Nov 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Aspire All Ltd for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) advisory services to Herefordshire Council, Sandwell Council, and Warwickshire Council.

The supplier was engaged to advise, challenge, and support at-risk or poor-performing local areas and partnerships in developing and implementing robust plans to improve SEND and AP services.

The scope included ensuring sustainable improvements, focusing on outcomes for children and young people with SEND, preparing for Ofsted inspections, and addressing weaknesses identified by Ofsted and DfE Vulnerable Children's Unit assessments.

The supplier was also required to support senior leadership and SEND management teams, foster a culture of reflection and challenge, engage at strategic and operational levels, contribute to formal progress reviews, and provide regular written reports to the department.

The contract value was £90,000.

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