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Contract to support the National Award for SEN co-ordination and review the SEN co-ordination role in the early years and post 16 sectors

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

31 Jul 2017 at 20:21

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking tenders for a contract aimed at supporting the National Award for Special Educational Needs (SEN) co-ordination and reviewing the SEN co-ordination role in early years and post-16 sectors. This process falls under the education and training services industry and is currently in the award stage. The contract is valued at £150,000, with a minimum value of £75,000. Tenders must be submitted by 10:00 AM on 18 April 2016, with the contract expected to commence on 23 May 2016 and run until 31 March 2017. Interested parties are advised to reach out to Angela Overington for further details and documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in SEN and educational programme management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender especially relevant, given the focus on collaborative approaches to supporting young individuals with disabilities. Those firms that can demonstrate a robust understanding of the local educational landscape and the associated needs of families will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract to support the National Award for SEN co-ordination and review the SEN co-ordination role in the early years and post 16 sectors

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for a word version of this description. On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect, offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system is: * replacing statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requiring councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requiring better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * giving parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * introducing mediation for disputes; and * introducing a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 26 January 2016, the Children's Minister Edward Timpson, announced a package of additional support for implementation of the SEND reforms in England during 2016-17. This included: o PS35.8 million in implementation funding for local authorities in 2016 to 2017, recognising the additional duties placed on them as a result of the transition to EHC plans o PS27.3 million for the Family Fund Trust to support low income families with disabled children o PS15 million to fund the independent supporters programme, helping to support families and young people to navigate the system, and creating positive experiences for them o PS2.3 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together to provide invaluable support and advice for families To complement this programme of delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2016-17 to support the National Award for SEN co-ordination and review the SEN co-ordination role in the early years and post 16 sectors. Some of the key requirements for the contract are provided at Annex A in the word version of the advert (see 'Attachments'). Further information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To request a copy of the documentation, please e mail the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2016-17.SEND@education.gsi.gov.uk, quoting the contract title and reference number. In the subject line of your e mail, please include the words 'Request for ITT documentation'. Additional information: Three hard copies of all completed tenders must be received by Angela Overington no later than 10.00am on 18 April 2016 at: The Department for Education 0-25 SEND Unit Level 1, Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT An electronic PDF version must also be submitted no later than 10.00am on 18 April 2016 to the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2016-17.SEND@education.gsi.gov.uk. Late tenders will not be considered. There may be an option to extend this contract for a second year depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided. The estimated date for award of this contract is 23 May 2016 though this is subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/155197ac-7ed3-4b85-9fb0-f2b0f4dee717
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
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20169 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 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

ACHIEVEMENT FOR ALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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