Tender

Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges

CROYDON COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 11:05

Tender Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 11:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Council has issued a tender titled "Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges," aimed at enhancing the management of post-16 placement costs and improving overall value for money. This tender, classified under the industry category of Education and training services, is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 7th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and run until 31st March 2021, with an estimated value of £10,000. Interested vendors must ensure they adhere to the open procurement method to participate.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector organisations, particularly those specialising in consultancy and project management services related to education. Businesses capable of conducting research, improving placement processes, and offering training in fee negotiation and performance management will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract, promoting growth within their sectors while contributing valuable insights to improve service delivery for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges

Notice Description

* Review post-16 placement costs for member boroughs and determine how costs can be better managed to deliver better value for money and/or savings. * Identify an improved placement process model. * Engage with post-16 stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. * Present the benefits of the new commissioning model, placement processes, fee negotiation strategy, and quality assurance. * Identify areas for improved contract/ performance management and quality assurance. * Provide a training event for member boroughs to ensure that revised placement and fee negotiation models are embedded in practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95321bb2-c505-48b1-9801-835f77acc405
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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