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Autism Education Trust Award Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Autism Education Trust Award Notice" to The National Autistic Society. This contract, valued at £600,000, focuses on enhancing the training of education staff in good autism practices across early years, schools, and further education sectors. The procurement process utilised a direct method through a single tender action, which was completed as of 28th February 2020, with the contract period running from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021. The services are classified under education and training, covering various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those focused on training and support for autism practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to explore this area. The awarded contract highlights the demand for innovative programmes that can effectively empower education professionals in autism-related practices, making it a suitable opportunity for providers with experience in educational training and special educational needs.

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Notice Title

Autism Education Trust Award Notice

Notice Description

This is the awarded Contract Notice for the The National Autistic Society to provide services to support an increased volume of education staff (early years, school and further education) trained in good autism practice through supporting the network of AET hubs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c225c8b2-94f1-4221-9220-58a2717c518b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 6-12 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL AUTISTIC SOCIETY

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