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Block Purchase of 210 Education Psychologist Needs Assessments

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

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30 Oct 2024 at 12:29

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Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council has awarded a contract for the block purchase of 210 education psychologist needs assessments, focusing on enhancing SEND Services within the region. The contract, classified under “Social work and related services” (CPV 85300000), addresses statutory requirements for Educational Health and Care Plans to be issued within 20 weeks. The procurement process reached the award stage on 30th October 2024, with Comensura Limited selected as the supplier. The contract runs from 19th August 2024 to 18th February 2025, and it follows a call-off from a framework agreement, indicating a selective procurement method for this service needed in the South East, United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services or educational psychology by providing a reliable revenue stream and enhancing their profile within the public sector. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete in such tenders, given the nature of the work and the procurement method employed. Businesses engaged in providing educational psychology services can leverage this opportunity to address critical needs in the education sector, paving the way for further contracts with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Block Purchase of 210 Education Psychologist Needs Assessments

Notice Description

The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) plays an important role within SEND Services. They work with children, young people, families, and schools, using psychology to promote positive outcomes in relation to wellbeing, communication, and learning. They work collaboratively with children and young people from birth to 25 years old, alongside families and schools, on a variety of issues. These can include supporting children with learning difficulties or communication needs, and helping schools to meet the needs of young people who are finding it difficult to manage their emotions. Educational psychologists work at various levels which may include: On an individual level - assessing a child's needs and working with schools to implement provision that meets the identified needs At a group level - supporting a set of children with similar needs Supporting the systems around the child - for example, supporting a school to develop their inclusion policy. At a service level supporting the implementation of priorities from the SEND strategy Completing statutory assessments of need that support the assessment process in a request for an EHCP. It is a statutory requirement that EHC Plans are issued within 20 weeks of the initial request for assessment. Milton Keynes City Council requires additional capacity to deliver Psychological Advice assessments to enable EHC Plans to be issued within the statutory timescales.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d674843-f7fc-4e92-82f6-52c632db98ab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07caed7b-9c9e-4cc3-9071-a3a2f3af7bac
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£321,494 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 18 Feb 2025 6-12 months
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
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMENSURA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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