Planning

SEND Regional Commissioning Project

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jul 2018 at 10:03

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2018 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The SEND Regional Commissioning Project, initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, focusing on the provision of special education services across the East Midlands. The planning phase includes a soft market testing exercise intended to gather market intelligence from various providers. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by 12:00pm on 22nd July 2018, with the engagement end date set for 4th October 2018. This procurement is a collaborative effort involving nine local authorities in the region, aiming to enhance the delivery of services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the education and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in services for children with special needs. Organisations experienced in implementing innovative delivery models or those that can demonstrate efficiency in service provision will find this procurement process particularly relevant. The insights gained from the soft market testing will inform future procurement strategies, making it vital for businesses to participate and position themselves for potential contracts in the upcoming procurement phases.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Regional Commissioning Project

Notice Description

Soft Market Testing is a method of gathering Market Intelligence on a given subject area by engaging with the providers of the goods / services required. The purpose is to question how the existing services may be being delivered and to look for innovation and/ or alternative delivery models. At the same time the partner local authorities are looking for efficiencies and best value to contribute to outcomes for the children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the region. Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise on behalf of nine partner authorities in the East Midlands and is asking organisations to submit responses in support of this work and to help shape the future of the commissioning and procurement of SEND placements in the region. The partner local authorities are: * Derby City Council * Derbyshire County Council * Leicester City Council * Leicestershire County Council * Lincolnshire County Council * Northamptonshire County Council * Nottingham City Council * Nottinghamshire County Council * Rutland We have included some questions at the end of this document that should be completed and returned to us by 12:00pm on 22nd July 2018 The information and insight we obtain from these responses will then support the development of an options paper for the Directors of Children's Services Group with an outcome of the way forward expected in Autumn Term 2018. Neither the intentions nor the purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to confer any advantage upon its participants in any future procurement process. This document and associated information is not a call for tenders and tender responses but may support in the development of any future tender information. Link to Advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7075e824-5a7f-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bea42d-58aa-4a74-95d4-3328e1ffbe49
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Oct 2018Expired
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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

Notice Documents

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