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Delivering Better Value in SEND_Con_14649

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Jul 2022 at 16:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Delivering Better Value in SEND_Con_14649," aimed at designing and developing a bespoke programme to support 55 Local Authorities in managing their Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) systems. This contract, which is valued at up to £19,486,400, commenced on 1st June 2022 and will run for two years until 31st May 2024. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, specifically under a framework agreement, and the status of the award is active as of 22nd June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in project and change management, particularly those experienced in the education sector. Businesses that can deliver strategic consultancy and innovative solutions for local authorities will be well positioned to benefit from this initiative. The focus on reforming high needs systems opens avenues for companies that can demonstrate expertise in sustainable education services and effective stakeholder engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering Better Value in SEND_Con_14649

Notice Description

Single contract awarded to design and develop a bespoke ready-to-implement programme and framework, in close consultation with the DfE, that will be used to support 55 Local Authorities to effectively manage their SEND systems. The Contract was awarded following a mini competition under Lot 7 of the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework Three (RM6187) The primary objective of this Contract is to provide strategic project management and change management capacity to selected local authorities, assisting them through a transformation process to reform their high needs systems, addressing the underlying issues that lead to increased pressure and putting them on a more sustainable footing. The Supplier will be responsible for developing and delivering the programme to help selected local authorities reform their high needs systems and begin to function sustainably, completing diagnostic activity Commencing 1st June 2022, a 2 year contract worth up to a maximum of PS19,486,400.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614eba64-9a7b-42c2-95ff-85fdf8bb2191
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,486,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,486,400 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 May 2024 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NEWTON EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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