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Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

07 Apr 2021 at 13:34

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a contract titled "Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22." This contract falls under the education and training services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded on 15 March 2021 for a total value of £275,913. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, while the tender period closed on 26 February 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering training and reform support within the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) sector. Businesses with expertise in local collaboration among social care professionals or those that can provide targeted advice and training would be particularly well-suited to engage with future similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore these types of opportunities to foster growth and contribute effectively to SEND reform initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22

Notice Description

Notice of Contract Award for Strategic Reform Partner Services. Contract aims: Embedding of SEND reform, delivered training to support better collaboration at local level between social care and SEND. This it through targeted communications to local areas/regions, focused on enhancing reach to social care professionals in local areas with a WSOA, and support to improve social care practice in relation to SEND. Provided 30 days of expert advice to the SEND review team alongside facilitating a series of sector events across regions for the review team.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54f820fd-3bc4-4226-9b3d-21a5bdb42438
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc230488-23a9-43dc-b021-2bda7cae3a87
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£275,913 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£275,913 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COUNCIL FOR DISABLED CHILDREN

Further Information

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