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Prior notice United Kingdom Services

SCE0043 - Independent Specialist Provision – Education

Buyer: Leicester City Council

Published
25 September 2025
Estimated value
£10,000,000
Place of performance
UKF21
Lots
1
Notice number
059598-2025
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-05a1db
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Description

All Local Authorities (LA) have a requirement to ensure that all Children and Young People (CYP) have access to Education Provision. Leicester City Council is committed to finding placements for CYP with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within Leicester City. The provision is maintained by the Local Authority or Local Academies. At times, the Local Authority does need to source provision from Independent Providers. This transparency notice is to inform about the LA’s strategy towards commissioning High Needs placements from Independent Providers from 2026 onwards. This includes processes for Commissioning and Procurement, Funding, and Sufficiency. Leicester City Council is looking to secure tuition for children with an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) between the ages of 5 – 25 for whom a school place is being sought, or an appropriate place is not yet available. Tutors should hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and tuition sessions may take place: - Face to face in the student’s home - Online - In a local community centre Bookings will be for an initial 6 weeks of up to 15 hours per week but may be extended. Sessions should follow the age-appropriate national…

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