Planning

SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

01 May 2025 at 14:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a public procurement process titled "SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement," with a focus on education and training services. This procurement opportunity is in the planning stage and aims to enhance services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement process is intended for the United Kingdom and other geographical regions, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. Interested parties should note that the engagement period closes on 30th May 2025, by 23:59. The procurement is expected to be conducted through a bespoke lot within the new Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals Framework, utilising the Jaggaer e-procurement system.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education and financial advisory services, particularly enterprises that can contribute to the improvement of local authority provisions for SEND services. The procurement process is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), making it an attractive opportunity for organisations looking to expand their operations and enhance their portfolios within the education sector. Participation requires registration via the Jaggaer system, which enables businesses to position themselves as key players in driving positive outcomes for SEND initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice intended to gather early interest for the services set out in the document attached below. It is not a commitment to any future course of action by the Department or a guarantee of any future procurement activity. 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 in college; they find employment; lead happy, fulfilled lives; and experience choice and control. The Department for Education (DfE) is responsible for supporting improvement in local authorities with regards to the provision of SEND services. This is done in part through drawing down external expertise to support local authorities. There are two types of adviser role covered by this notice, Senior Financial Advisers and Financial Advisers. Details of both roles are set out in full in the document attached below. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Further details on the procurement approach and timing will be shared in due course. Our current expectation is that these services will be procured via a bespoke lot of the new Educational and Children's Social Care Professionals Framework. Any procurement activity will be conducted via the Jaggaer e-procurement system and you will need to register on Jaggaer to be able to apply for any activity related to this notice. You can register your interest via this form: https://forms.office.com/e/XudnwmPH9u You can register on Jaggaer following this link: education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk by calling 0800 069 8630 / +44 203 608 4013 or emailing help_UK@jaggaer.com. For any other queries please contact Implementationsupport.SEND@education.gov.uk. Please also share this exciting opportunity with your networks and other individuals who might be interested in this opportunity. This notice closes on the 30th of May at 11.59PM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10aa5109-aea3-482d-93b6-545abad95a87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3128698f-0a52-43c7-aaf4-68c3dcfc7a35
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

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