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SEND Strategic Participation 21/22 Contract Award Notice

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded contract titled "SEND Strategic Participation 21/22 Contract Award Notice" is managed by the Department for Education, based in Sheffield, England. This contract falls under the education and training services category, with a total value of £1,924,916. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below threshold, and it entered into force on 1 April 2021, set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The procurement was completed on 15 March 2021, and stakeholders were required to submit tenders by 1 March 2021.

This contract presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in education and training services. As the contract focuses on enhancing co-production and the involvement of stakeholders in the design and delivery of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, it creates space for innovative providers who can contribute effectively to policy development and service improvement in the context of national recovery post-COVID-19.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Strategic Participation 21/22 Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

SEND Strategic Participation 21/22 Contract Award Notice. Contract aims: The primary objective of this contract is to support the continued improvement of coproduction at national, local and individual level, including in the context of the continuing pandemic and the national recovery. This will ensure the effective involvement of parents, carers and young people in the design and delivery of SEND services and provision, including the continued embedding of the voices of SEND stakeholders in national policy development, to support system-wide improvements. We would require the Strategic Participation programme to respond to the long-term impact of Covid-19 (coronavirus) in the delivery of its business objectives and adapt its delivery in light of emerging priorities and recommendations identified through the SEND Review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6381e781-a421-44a5-ab31-13af0abf4ee5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07328c58-1877-4243-8d5f-e2f134cd6123
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£4,584,916 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,584,916 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 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

CONTACT

Further Information

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