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SEND Professional Adviser

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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05 Aug 2022 at 08:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a SEND Professional Adviser through a direct procurement method, specifically via a single tender action for a service contract valued at up to £11,250. The contract commenced on 2nd August 2022 and will conclude on 31st March 2023. The aim of this contract is to provide specialist legal knowledge related to the quality of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, particularly in terms of ensuring that final plans adequately specify and quantify special educational provisions. Contract delivery is applicable across various geographical areas, including British Overseas Territories, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in legal advisory services, particularly those who can demonstrate a deep understanding of special educational needs and local authority casework. Businesses that specialise in educational consultancy, legal services related to education, or those with relevant experience in training and workshops for local authorities would be particularly well-suited to consider participating in this procurement exercise, as they can help enhance the quality and compliance of EHC plans.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Professional Adviser

Notice Description

Single contract awarded for a SEND Professional Adviser to provide specialist and legal knowledge on the quality of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans. Commencing 02/08/2022 and ending on 31/03/2023 worth up to a maximum of PS11,250 awarded by direct award. The primary objectives of this contract are firstly to provide detailed specialist and legal knowledge on the quality of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, in particular relating to the degree to which final plans meet the requirements to specify and quantify special educational provision. Secondly to provide direct training with casework teams in Local Authorities about how to write specified and quantified provisions into final EHC plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be7bb3c-9d35-416b-b6a6-d3eec15fa504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,250 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANNE PORTER

Further Information

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