Tender

Provision of SEND Needs and Sufficiency Analysis for Cambridgeshire

LGSS

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Tender

27 Oct 2017 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, through its subsidiary LGSS, is seeking proposals for the "Provision of SEND Needs and Sufficiency Analysis for Cambridgeshire." This procurement process falls under the research consultancy services category and is classified as an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 15th November 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 20th November 2017 and will run until 31st January 2018. The service provision is required in the East of England, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in consultancy and educational services, especially those focusing on special educational needs (SEND). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find particularly advantageous prospects in competing for this contract. The successful bidder will engage closely with the county council to analyse and inform future commissioning plans, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses with expertise in data analysis, education policy, and service provision evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SEND Needs and Sufficiency Analysis for Cambridgeshire

Notice Description

The successful provider will work in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council to produce an evidenced based approach and detailed review of Cambridgeshire's SEND population (0 to 25) and sufficiency analysis of Cambridgeshire's existing special needs estates and facilities that will inform the development of future commissioning plans. This will include examination and analysis of pupil level data, school assets, capacity and workspace, assessing the impact of education, health care plans and the local offer and noting best practice in the provision of SEND services. Additional information: Please see the attached document outlining requirement and submission details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-044fe8c1-210f-433e-b8aa-5838b60c8c53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b639a40e-0b96-42d5-b239-05cbaf909ff2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LGSS
Contact Name
Helen Andrews
Contact Email
helen.andrews@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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