Planning

Special Schools Network

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 15:27

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Dec 2019 at 13:56

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Dec 2019 at 15:33

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers to establish and operate a national network for School Business Professionals (SBPs) within special schools. The contract, titled "Special Schools Network," falls under the administrative educational services category and is currently in the planning stage. An engagement event is scheduled for 14th January 2020, with the deadline for engagement set for 21st January 2020. Suppliers will need to create a network that enables peer-to-peer engagement and professional development for SBPs, addressing the unique challenges faced in this sector. The procurement is intended to support SBPs in sharing best practices and facilitating meetings across various locations.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, networking solutions, or event management. Companies well-versed in professional development, online forum management, and innovative business planning will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on inclusivity means that both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, enhancing the potential for business growth within the special education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Schools Network

Notice Description

Department for Education require a supplier to create and deliver a national network for School Business Professionals in the special school sector. Supporting peer-to-peer engagement, professional development and sharing of best practice for the School Business Professional. The supplier should create a bespoke professional network for SBPs in special schools that addresses topics and challenges unique to the sector, that are not covered through existing networks. The supplier will be required to: 1. Organise, plan, arrange venues to facilitate face-to-face network meetings/conference of a high standard. Minimum of two national meetings per year. Face-to-face meetings held in locations that ensure coverage across the country. 2. Provide and facilitate an online forum for network members. Forum to be based on the needs of the membership. 3. Develop a business plan that includes steps for ensuring network sustainability with a low/no cost membership fee model and appropriate network governance established. 4. Help SBPs to share expertise, best practice and CPD opportunities in all areas of the ISBL school business professional standards. 5. Attend termly meetings of the DfE network leaders' forum, connecting with other network leaders. 6. Ensure the network is inclusive to all SBPs in the special schools sector, for example LA maintained schools, academies (SATs & MATs) and free schools. Please submit any clarification questions to Schools Commercial email: schools.commercial@education.gov.uk There will also be an opportunity to ask clarification questions at a market engagement event which we will run by Skype. The Skype Market Engagement Event providing more information for interested parties will be held on the 14th January 2020. To register your interest in attending this (by Skype) please contact SCT via email: schools.commercial@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65362407-9fdc-4fe4-9ab1-3cdda4136e85
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8532eae3-1f64-48f8-b597-0f57f5adfdaf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

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