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Delivering Better Value in SEND

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Feb 2022 at 13:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Delivering Better Value in SEND" is managed by the Department for Education (DfE) in the education and training services industry, specifically focusing on special education services. This contract is located in England and involves an open procurement method with a total value of approximately £1,494,993.64. The contract period is set to commence on 4th January 2022 and conclude on 29th April 2022, with the substantial part of the tendering process ending on 15th November 2021, marking its initiation. The overall goal of the programme is to enhance services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) as part of a broader reform initiative stemming from the SEND Review announced in September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses within the social enterprise sector that specialise in education services or support for children with SEND. Companies that can offer innovative solutions tailored to enhance educational outcomes, integrate health and care services, or deliver training and development tailored to staff supporting SEND could be exceptionally well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement could enable such businesses to contribute to systemic improvements while expanding their market presence in a vital area of public service.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering Better Value in SEND

Notice Description

The Department is seeking to deliver services through a single contract awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and develop the Delivering Better Value in SEND programme following an Open Procurement Process. Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and beyond; they find employment where that's appropriate; and lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives which they have choices and control over the support provided to them. The SEND Review was announced in September 2019. It is a fundamental and cross-government review looking at how to improve the SEND system so that provides more consistent, high quality, and integrated SEND services across education, health and care. It is also considering measures to make sure that money is being spent fairly, efficiently and effectively, and that the support available to children and young people is sustainable in the future. We are working with children, young people, their families and experts across education, health and care to deliver our common goal of improving the SEND system. We will publish the review as soon as it is practicable to do so. As the SEND review outcome is not yet known, we need to lay the foundations upon which these reforms can be built, ensuring that, through our Delivering Better Value in SEND programme, we are able to build the capacity and capability in the system to begin to address existing challenges and pressures in anticipation of wider reforms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bb114c9-8b40-4781-8ea0-81cc64ee22a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1c9160-4837-4822-b9fa-444fdd86d848
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,494,993 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,494,993 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2022 - 29 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPOWER CONSULTING

Further Information

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