Department for Education · Awarded contract

Awarded

SEND and AP Advisory Services for Bradford and Leeds Councils

Awarded 08 Oct 2023

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Awarded08 Oct 2023

Value£86,400.00

SupplierCath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd

AgencyDepartment for Education

RegionYorkshire and The Humber

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 6mo term

Awarded 8 Oct 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Department for Education awarded a contract to Cath Hitchen Consultancy Ltd for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) advisory services to the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Leeds City Council.

The supplier provided expertise 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 work included ensuring sustainable improvements, focusing on outcomes for children and young people with SEND, and preparing for Ofsted inspections.

The adviser supported senior leadership and SEND management teams, worked with practitioners to develop competence, and contributed to formal reviews and recommendations to the Department for Education's Vulnerable Children's Unit.

The contract value was AUD 86,400.

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