Award

STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE WORKFORCE IN MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Apr 2018 at 11:51

TenderAmendment

16 Jan 2018 at 17:14

Tender

15 Dec 2017 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Strategic Support to the Workforce in Mainstream and Special Schools" is being conducted by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with an estimated contract value ranging from £1.5 million to £1.9 million for the first year, and between £1.1 million and £1.5 million for the second year. The procurement method is open, and the contract period spans from 2nd April 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender period ended on 29th January 2018, with the award date noted on 30th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Companies that specialise in workforce training, resource development for educational institutions, or provide support services tailored to mainstream and special schools would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for a two-year extension based on performance further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for qualified stakeholders.

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Notice Title

STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE WORKFORCE IN MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for full description and additional information. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract is between PS1.5m and PS1.9m over the first year of the contract, reducing to between PS1.1m and PS1.5m for the second year of the contract. Funding is inclusive of all VAT that may be chargeable. There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two further years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b52f1-b0da-40df-9424-228fe056f02b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above 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
£3,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,398,962 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (NASEN

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