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Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education

OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS

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25 Oct 2024 at 08:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), located in Manchester, has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education." This contract, classified under the industry category "Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations," focuses on enhancing the Education Inspection Framework to better evaluate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream and special schools, as well as across early years and further education. The project is valued at £27,000 and is scheduled to run from 3rd September 2024 to 31st August 2025, covering the region of England. This procurement was conducted using a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and inclusive education services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the work, involving direct collaboration with Ofsted's Inspection Improvement and Inclusive Education teams, makes it an ideal fit for organisations with expertise in SEND evaluation and education frameworks. Companies capable of providing specialist services in these areas will find this project advantageous for showcasing their expertise and gaining recognition in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education

Notice Description

The contractor will work closely with the Inspection Improvement and Inclusive Education teams to ensure the amended Education Inspection Framework is suitable for the evaluation of SEND in mainstream schools, and special schools and AP overall. There is also a need to understand how SEND can be better evaluated in early years and further education and skills provision.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30cb7d80-6644-4ccc-8211-da7dbfc90a89
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6edb8cd-1423-4964-88a0-7aab62df8064
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 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
OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS
Contact Name
Info Contracts
Contact Email
info-contracts@ofsted.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0300 013 0102

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OLIVE ACADEMIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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