Tender

EHC Plan Writing Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Aug 2023 at 06:18

Tender

31 Aug 2023 at 06:18

Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk County Council has issued a tender for the provision of EHC Plan Writing Service within the social services and education industry categories. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on Friday 22nd September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold using the Light Touch Regime with negotiations. The contract period is set from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2028.

This opportunity offers business growth potential for providers of EHC plan writing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties can access the tender documentation by expressing their interest with Suffolk County Council. The location for service delivery is in Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

EHC Plan Writing Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of EHC Plan Writing Service . This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The service will provide an EHC plan writing service, amending and writing new EHC plans using information provided with guaranteed minimum volumes . The volume of EHCPs to be completed will be reviewed and agreed on a quarterly basis. To support the service delivery wherever possible the Council will endeavour to maintain consistency regarding the agreed volumes requested. Procurement Policy Note 09/21 requires us to calculate the value of contracts inclusive of VAT, however we can advertise them exclusive of VAT. The advertised value here is PS1,000,000 exclusive of VAT. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Friday 22nd September 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is Friday 8th September which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. The tender is advertised using the Light Touch Regime and is an open tender with negotiation. Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08cb0bf0-b1e7-4266-9f90-8de99c444789
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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