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# Open Framework for Specialist Support and Therapies for Children and Young People with SEND

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/open-framework-for-specialist-support-and-therapies-for-children-and-young-people-with-sen-ocds-h6vhtk-07b720). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking experienced providers for an open framework to provide Specialist Support and Therapies for Children and Young People with SEND. This open framework is established by the London Borough of Hounslow for use by the Authority, named Local Authorities and Educational Institutions, including all maintained schools, academies, free schools, special schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision settings, further education colleges, specialist post-16 institutions and other educational establishments within Greater London and the additional geographical areas specified in this notice. Timely and flexible -Customers can access suitable capacity, specialisms and delivery models without avoidable delay. Choice and continuity -Call-offs can consider need, family preference, continuity, location, capacity, quality and value. Published lot titles: Speech and Language Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Educational Psychology; Alternative Provision…

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 30 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [London Borough of Hounslow](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/london-borough-of-hounslow-ons-e09000018)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £300,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 December 2026 at 13:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Education and training services, Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKD1, UKF1, UKG12, UKG24, UKH23, UKH3, UKI, UKJ1, UKJ2, UKJ3, UKJ4, UKK25, UKL22
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/open-framework-for-specialist-support-and-therapies-for-children-and-young-people-with-sen-ocds-h6vhtk-07b720#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b720`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** All 32 London Borough Councils and Educational Institutions, including all maintained schools, academies, free schools, special schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision settings, further education colleges, specialist post-16 institutions, and other educational establishments within the 32 London Brough Councils.  
All Local authorities, all County Councils and all Educational Institutions, including all maintained schools, academies, free schools, special schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision settings, further education colleges, specialist post-16 institutions and other educational establishments within these named areas Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Dorset, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Surrey, Vale of Glamorgan, Worcestershire. · open scheme: new suppliers can join during the term

## Before you bid
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- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
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- **Price forecast:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/open-framework-for-specialist-support-and-therapies-for-children-and-young-people-with-sen-ocds-h6vhtk-07b720#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FAdvert%3FadvertId%3D797d3081-5bcc-f111-8141-6045bdf14b1f)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/open-framework-for-specialist-support-and-therapies-for-children-and-young-people-with-sen-ocds-h6vhtk-07b720#participate

## Description
The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking experienced providers for an open framework to provide Specialist Support and Therapies for Children and Young People with SEND.
This open framework is established by the London Borough of Hounslow for use by the Authority, named Local Authorities and Educational Institutions, including all maintained schools, academies, free schools, special schools, pupil referral units, alternative provision settings, further education colleges, specialist post-16 institutions and other educational establishments within Greater London and the additional geographical areas specified in this notice.
The Framework provides a compliant, quality-assured route for the Authority, schools, education settings, out of borough settings and other authorised Customers to purchase support from NHS, independent, voluntary and community sector and public service Providers.
The open framework supports Section F delivery and may support assessment, advice, early intervention, graduated response, consultation, workforce development and AP outreach where an authorised call-off is made. It does not transfer or dilute any statutory duty held by the Authority, an education setting, an ICB, the NHS or another public body.
•	The Framework provides a compliant, quality-assured route for the Authority, schools, education settings, out of borough settings and other authorised Customers to purchase support from NHS, independent, voluntary and community sector and public service Providers.
•	The Framework supports Section F delivery and may support assessment, advice, early intervention, graduated response, consultation, workforce development and AP outreach where an authorised call-off is made.  It does not transfer or dilute any statutory duty held by the Authority, an education setting, an ICB, the NHS or another public body.
Hounslow is a diverse and mobile borough. The February 2025 SEND and AP Strategic Improvement Plan records a population of about 291,000, 188 languages, 79 schools serving around 48,000 pupils and more than 5,000 in-year school admissions. The same baseline records 3,100 active EHCPs in January 2024, equal to 4.5% of the school population, and SEN Support at 14.5% in 2023/24.
•	Demand is variable across the academic year and is affected by EHCP activity, annual reviews, statutory assessment, transitions, mid-year admissions, placement change, AP and attendance pressures, tribunal activity, out of borough placements and national SEND reform. No historic or forecast figure is a guaranteed call-off volume.
•	The Framework supports the SEND and AP Strategic Improvement Plan, One Hounslow needs-led funding, the developing Experts at Hand model and the requirement to strengthen oversight of therapy funding allocated to education settings.
•	The Framework principles are:
Child-centred	- The child's voice, aspirations, communication and lived experience shape plans, delivery and review.
Timely and flexible -Customers can access sui...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/open-framework-for-specialist-support-and-therapies-for-children-and-young-people-with-sen-ocds-h6vhtk-07b720)

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Speech and Language Therapy
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000
- **Description:** Type of Service, Assessment, advice, intervention, review, training, consultation and specialist communication support for children and young people with SEND whose speech, language, communication or social communication needs affect access to educat...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2035

### Lot 2: Occupational Therapy
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000
- **Description:** Type of Service - Assessment, advice, intervention, review, training, consultation and specialist functional participation support for children and young people with SEND whose sensory, motor, functional, self-care, handwriting, movement, mobility, p...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2035

### Lot 3: Educational Psychology
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000
- **Description:** Type of Service - Psychological consultation, observation, assessment, formulation, advice, intervention, review, training, supervision, research, statutory SEND advice, annual review and transition input, tribunal support, EBSA and inclusion work, c...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2035

### Lot 4: Alternative Provision Outreach
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 80000000, 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, UKL
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £75,000,000
- **Description:** Type of Service - Targeted and Targeted Plus inclusion and alternative provision support for children and young people whose attendance, engagement, behaviour, SEMH, reintegration or participation needs affect access to education. Services must be li...
- **Contract Period:** 01/04/2027 to 31/03/2035

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F106015-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-09T09:38:01.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-09T11:06:30.100Z
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