Tender

Head of SEND

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Mar 2024 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Head of SEND for a contract based at Hybrid/Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich. The procurement process involves an open tender with a closing date of Monday 11th March 2024 at 15:00 pm. The contract period is scheduled to run from 18th March 2024 to 30th June 2024, offering recruitment services in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the recruitment services industry to participate in delivering strategic development work for the Local Authority SEN team. Companies with expertise in inclusive practices, alternative education provision, and school improvement are well-suited for this tender. Interested suppliers can engage by expressing interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal before the submission deadline.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Head of SEND

Notice Description

Job Title Head of SEND Rate of Pay: Open to Negotiation, please indicate rate and your on costs on CVs please Hours: 30 hours (Work 4 days per week for 13 weeks) Location: Hybrid/ Connor Education Centre, West Bromwich Start Date: ASAP Contract type: Agency Job Description and Personnel Specification are attached, which also provides more information above the role. Brief description: Head of SEND (for immediate start) o Responsible to Assistant Director, Inclusive Learning Services and Assistant Director, Education Services o Working hours: 30 hours Job summary: o To lead strategic development work with the LA SEN team to promote the effective local implementation of inclusive practices in response to national SEND and Inclusion policy. o To develop of local education policy and practice to promote aspirational inclusive holistic educational outcomes for children and young people with SEN and Disabilities and those who are in alternative education provision. Essential: o Experience of leading successful SEND and/or Alternative Education Provision leading to successful educational outcomes for children and young people. o Experience of supporting school improvement and school development as a leader or in an advisory capacity. o Understanding of the national curriculum and statutory assessments of all relevant key stages. o A track record of excellent classroom practice and innovative curriculum development. o Experience of using local, national and school data to monitor, evaluate and improve school performance. o Experience of the preparation of written reports on educational issues o Evidence of training to maintain up-to-date knowledge with respect to SEND and Inclusion and other related educational issues o Knowledge of the national policy and statutory framework for education, particularly as related to Inclusion and SEND o Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and related regulatory and statutory frameworks for Inclusion and SEND. o An understanding of how inclusive practices promote and support school improvement. o An understanding of the responsibilities and the role of Governing Bodies in relation to Inclusion and SEND. o Knowledge and understanding of effective Inclusion, inclusive practices and provision, and SEND provision and practices across a range of settings. o Able to travel to various locations across the Local Authority. o Able to work outside normal office hours on an occasional basis. o Ability to enthuse and motivate others. o Adaptable, flexible and resilient. o Self-confidence. o Commitment, reliability and integrity, o Approachable. o Personal impact, presence and excellent interpersonal skills. o Ability to consult, negotiate and influence others and to resolve conflict. o Able to demonstrate creative and imaginative problem solving o Ability to be reflective and self-critical. o Self-mot... Additional information: The Quotation Document(s) will be made available to suppliers who Express Interest on the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Tendering Portal. To access the portal please click the following link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc You will be required to log into an existing account or register a new one. Once logged in, from the top menu bar click on 'Tenders' to list all the current opportunities. Once you have found the relevant opportunity you should click on 'View Details' in order to Express Interest. Closing date for submission of quotations is Monday 11th March 2024 15:00pm Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d0c4584-074b-4a4a-aacf-d64e09e72ffb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74255b36-910c-417c-9328-1233847f26c6
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79600000 - Recruitment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,515 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 1-6 months
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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karendeep Bassra
Contact Email
karendeep_bassra@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 569 4766

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B70 8SZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
West Bromwich Central
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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