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Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) - (con_27586)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 May 2025 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for evaluating the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) has been conducted by the Department for Education, based in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the "Research and Development Services" category, identified by CPV code 73000000, and is set to deliver services across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS). The tender process concluded on 20 December 2024, and the contract commenced on 4 April 2025, continuing until the end of 2029. With a total value of £350,000, the contract was awarded to CFE, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy, particularly those expanding within educational and developmental services. Given the project's scope, businesses geared towards providing innovative research and insights into educational qualifications might find this contract particularly lucrative. SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance of competing in such tenders due to the emphasis on inclusive and suitable procurement processes. Enterprising within the education and research sectors, especially those focusing on special educational needs, will find this type of tender beneficial for growth, networking, and operational expansion.

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Notice Title

Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) - (con_27586)

Notice Description

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "the Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification(NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs)". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-467aee24-7b3a-4f59-8654-f67ad71e71ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d9dbeb-2a19-4cf5-9929-4c853ce7cd3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
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
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

CFE

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