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SEND Universal Services_Con6342

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

27 May 2022 at 13:11

Award Notice
Tender

16 Aug 2021 at 10:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "SEND Universal Services_Con6342" focused on enhancing outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This contract, valued at £11,760,000, is classified under special education services and will be active from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The open procurement process, initiated on August 16, 2021, culminated in the award on May 20, 2022, after the tender period concluded on September 27, 2021. The services will primarily be provided within the United Kingdom and aim to support educational professionals in mainstream settings.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, training, or support for children with additional needs. Companies that provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aimed at educational staff and those with expertise in autism support or transition services into adulthood will be especially well-suited to compete. The ongoing government initiatives to improve SEND provisions underscore the potential for growth and innovation in this sector, catering to an increasing demand for tailored educational solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Universal Services_Con6342

Notice Description

The provision of services to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, particularly in mainstream settings. This contract which will provide SEND-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support the school and Further Education (FE) workforce to identify and meet a broad range of needs, including autism, earlier and more effectively, and to successfully prepare for transitions into adulthood, including into employment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-13038dac-0a02-4320-a839-0f428450e758
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba515ec-19d9-4646-b3a8-040879d7c620
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,760,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,760,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 3-4 years
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

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Further Information

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