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project_6115 - SEND Commissioner services in Birmingham City Council

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Oct 2021 at 16:26

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01 Oct 2021 at 15:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking SEND Commissioner services in Birmingham City Council. The project, valued at £57,600 and classified under business services, falls under the direct procurement method using a single tender action. The tender period concluded on 19 September 2021, with the contract set to commence on 20 September 2021 and extend until 19 September 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs in the consulting sector, particularly those with expertise in educational services and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Businesses capable of undertaking diagnostic assessments and providing actionable improvement recommendations would be particularly well-suited to engage in this contracting opportunity, potentially contributing to the enhancement of children's services within the local authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

project_6115 - SEND Commissioner services in Birmingham City Council

Notice Description

The Contractor has agreed to act as the Department's SEND Commissioner in Birmingham City Council to undertake a diagnostic assessment allowing them to issue any necessary instructions to the local authority for the purpose of securing immediate improvement in the authority's delivery of SEND Services; to identify ongoing improvement requirements; and to recommend any additional support required to deliver those improvements. The review is to consider the overarching delivery of Children Services, SEND and Education Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d8a310-0310-44da-9007-bb5bd98d205a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2021 - 19 Sep 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN COUGHLAN ASSOCIATES

Further Information

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