Tender

Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION

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04 Mar 2019 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education and Training Foundation is initiating a tender for the establishment of three Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the United Kingdom, focusing on community, curriculum, and people. Published on 4th March 2019, this tender follows an open procurement method and is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12th April 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 14th May 2019 and run until 31st March 2020, covering various regions including North East, Yorkshire and the Humber, and London, within the education and training services industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations that specialise in education, training services, or support for individuals with special educational needs. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions or have a proven track record in the FE sector with effective peer support mechanisms will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering a collaborative approach to enhancing educational outcomes for learners with SEND.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Notice Description

The Education and Training Foundation wishes to commission three distinct Centres for Excellence in SEND on the themes of community, curriculum and people. Each Centre for Excellence will focus on one theme and will have equal parity, providing peer to peer support for leaders across the centre and promoting the sharing of effective practice both within organisations and across the broader FE sector.Each Centre for Excellence will be led by a leader (CEO or Principal) of an Ofsted graded "outstanding" organisation (or "good" provider with "outstanding" features) of FE and skills who will energise, inspire, support and challenge leaders from a diverse range of FE providers to deliver a step-change in the way the sector addresses the needs of learners with SEN support needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/843243b7-796c-4045-907a-00847c744916
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

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
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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
THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2037408280

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1W 9SP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Pimlico North
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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