Tender

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Outreach Support to Mainstream Schools

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

13 Dec 2019 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is currently seeking bids for the tender titled "Special Educational Needs (SEN) Outreach Support to Mainstream Schools," which falls under the primary education services category. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with bids closing on 27th January 2020. The contract is valued at £210,900 and will cover a period from 20th April 2020 to 31st March 2021. The service is intended for delivery in the South West region of the United Kingdom, focusing on providing specialist support to mainstream schools for pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support services, social work, or those with expertise in working with children with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the criteria emphasise the need for qualified staff, including those with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant experience in specialist settings. This initiative not only allows for increased business growth within the education sector but also contributes to enhancing educational outcomes for vulnerable pupils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Outreach Support to Mainstream Schools

Notice Description

Dorset Council currently has a commissioned Outreach Service whose purpose is to provide specialist support to mainstream settings. The focus of this service is to support only those with the most complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). The aims of this service include increasing the capacity of schools to support pupils with more complex needs to attend mainstream provision through specialist teaching and advice and support which is individual pupil focussed rather than a generic type of need. The Provider shall ensure all staff within the Outreach Service have the relevant and appropriate skills and qualifications to ensure they are credible and able to deliver the service effectively. This will include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience of teaching in specialist educational settings as a requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47cdf007-6330-4a92-80c2-5db3a40c1f48
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,900 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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