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Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Sep 2020 at 15:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education based in Sheffield, England, has completed the procurement process for the "Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted)" contract, which falls under the health and social work services category. This contract, valued at £257,913, aimed to enhance collaboration between social care and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through targeted training and communication efforts. The contract commenced on 1 April 2020 and concluded on 31 March 2021. The procurement method adopted was a direct single tender action, with the tender period closing on 2 March 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those focusing on SEND and social care improvements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are strongly positioned to engage in similar future tenders, leveraging expertise in providing training, consultancy, and advocacy within the social care framework. Companies that can effectively facilitate collaboration and training at local levels would be especially competitive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted)

Notice Description

Award Notice for the Strategic Reform Partner contract to provide the embedding of SEND reform and 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-b5fd17-6d772a8f-6c6d-417f-bf7e-08da96b80fb9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/863d4b1d-e3d5-4956-9a0b-6ba76f42c406
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,913 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,913 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialqueries.scmd@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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