Tender

CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council has announced a tender for the project titled "CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth". This procurement falls under the primary education services category and is located in England. The process is in the Tender stage, with an open procurement method above the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 17th April 2025 and the contract period spanning from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2034. The project aims to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting, supporting children with SEND, operating from Windmill Hill Centre in Tidworth.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the education services sector. The project is designed to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND, including in-reach, outreach, and workshops, as well as support for parent carers. Suitable businesses will be those experienced in delivering education and support services for young children with special needs, capable of working closely with local authority teams and mainstream Early Years settings to maximise efficiency and inclusivity. The contract, with a potential nine-year term, provides a stable, long-term engagement for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting in Tidworth. The District Specialist Centres (DSC) Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve the best outcomes for them. Support is provided in the DSC setting and by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs through in reach and outreach will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting. The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year in line with Wiltshire school terms. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The Service will operate from The Windmill Hill Centre in Tidworth and the lease for this building is offered as part of the contract. The service will: * Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week * Provide in reach, outreach and workshops * Support parent carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. * Support children and their parent carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. * Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. * Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early year's staff from settings that seek your support feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. * Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children's educational, health and social needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-470a8ee0-e003-4ceb-ac90-8022d72b7c9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e27ce92-036f-468d-ad0c-9e5b78710b1c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,239,642 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dave Gillett
Contact Email
david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1255713371

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
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
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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