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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 Aug 2024 at 08:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews". This project falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). The procurement involved a selective procedure through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to UCL Consultants Limited. The contract period begins on 27 August 2024 and ends on 26 August 2025. The project aims to procure external evidence reviews to inform the development of Practitioner Standards in areas such as Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Cognition and Learning, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. These reviews will help rank the effectiveness of available evidence in supporting pupils with a range of needs. Delivery is expected across multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational, consultancy, and research services, particularly those capable of contributing to evidence-based educational practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can especially benefit from this contract, given the project's focus on in-depth research and comprehensive evidence reviews. The project's broad geographical scope and substantive funding of £283,225 GBP make it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their impact and influence in the educational sector. The nature of the task calls for companies experienced in conducting rigorous research and analysis, with a capacity to investigate identification, interventions, and collaborative working practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews

Notice Description

Aim is to procure external evidence reviews to inform the development of 4 Practitioner Standards covering: Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Cognition and Learning, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Reviews would rank the effectiveness of available evidence of interventions to support pupils with a range of needs. Specific research questions will focus on investigating identification, interventions and working with professionals

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-712f6bee-8ecb-47f3-b696-4a8390f6309d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7c029b-da3f-4c51-a152-1316c252c13e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£283,225 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,225 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2025 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
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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