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Provision of Educational Psychologist Services

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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10 Jan 2022 at 17:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Cheshire East Council for the provision of Educational Psychologist Services. This tender falls within the health services industry category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The current procurement stage is the award of contracts, with an active status as of 1st August 2020. The contract period starts from 17th August 2020 and extends until 30th September 2025, with a total value estimated between £2 million and £2.5 million. The procurement method used for this process was a negotiated procedure without prior publication, adhering to the specified thresholds.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in educational psychology services, particularly those that can deliver bespoke psychological assessments. Given the noted national shortage of qualified Educational Psychologists, there is a unique chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in this contract. Providers that can offer flexible and tailored solutions in collaboration with local educational institutions and families would be particularly well-positioned to compete and grow through this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Educational Psychologist Services

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologists are required to complete bespoke psychological assessments contributing to the Council's statutory duties in relation to Education, Health and Care Plans. Professional application of bespoke psychological services to fulfil some aspect of the Council's statutory duties relating to EHCNAs towards decision making around issuing EHCPs. Work involved: Consultation, observation, administering a range of psychological assessments (where feasible), interpretation and analysis of data, identifying and outlining objectives and recommendations. Liaising with setting, parents / carers and other services to co-ordinate and support where deemed helpful in the course of their reportage. Work commissioned is bespoke pieces of assessment. Additional information: There is a national shortage of EPs. It is therefore incredibly difficult to locate and commission suitably qualified and experienced EPs and Locum EPs. The Council is implementing a number of parallel strategies that will reduce the level of Needs Assessments and external resource over this 5 year period. Please note that there are numerous contracts to which the VEAT applied and this contract award applies so the closing date and award date is not strictly correct. The contracts will be for 2 years initially with options to extend up to 5 years and some of these contracts are already in place but the VEAT is being transparent about an overall significant modification to this provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b76de07f-4b9b-4608-a7d7-64229b523029
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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