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Improving understanding of the law and decision making of local authority SEN caseworkers (con_25174)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Apr 2024 at 07:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Improving understanding of the law and decision making of local authority SEN caseworkers." The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and training services and involves a limited procurement method with competitive quotations. The tender period ended on January 25, 2024, with a contract period spanning from February 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The contracting authority is the Department for Education, located at Piccadilly Gate, Store Street, MANCHESTER, England.

This tender offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) to engage in providing training services to local authority caseworkers in England. Businesses in the education and training sector would find this tender well-suited for their operations. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to IPSEA, starting from February 1, 2024, and ending on March 31, 2024.

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Notice Title

Improving understanding of the law and decision making of local authority SEN caseworkers (con_25174)

Notice Description

The Department is seeking to commission an initial programme of training for caseworkers across the regions in England, to improve decision-making in local authorities, and inform the longer-term approach to support for this workforce.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10cc8f91-7cc9-41f9-982e-3912ca9f36b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/473428a4-e1b0-4236-b6d0-63f2886b394a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,810 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,810 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPSEA

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