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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Staffordshire County Council |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | This direct award is being made to The Haven School Limited, on the grounds that they are the only supplier capable of meeting the specific special educational needs of named children and young people, as set out in their EHCP. The decision is also compliant with the local authority's statutory obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014. Local authorities have a statutory obligation under the Children and Families Act 2014 to arrange suitable education for children with special education needs, specified in their EHCPs. If an EHCP names a specific Independent Special School: the authority is legally bound to place the child there, this removes the possibility of competitive procurement, justifying a direct award. Also, the Haven School is 'uniquely qualified' to meet the specific cohort's needs (SEMH) as a high percentage of the current pupils on the current block contract are seeking to remain at the school for the next academic year. There is no alternative provision within 'a reasonable geographic range'. The Haven School is the only Independent Special School which is centrally approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. |
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IA3657 Specialist Placements for Pupils with EHCPs
IA3657 Specialist Placements for Pupils with EHCPs
IA3657 Specialist Placements for Pupils with EHCPs
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| Award status: | Active |
The Council has awarded a Contract for 25 full-time equivalent day placements at The Haven School Limited, an Ofsted registered independent special school which has been approved by the Secretary of State under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014. To ensure that the Council has appropriate and equitable education provision to meet the Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) of young people aged 11 - 19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
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| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-055389 |
| Notice Reference: | 078138-2025 |