Tender

PE SEND Programme

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

13 May 2021 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is inviting tenders for the "PE SEND Programme," aimed at enhancing physical education (PE) and sports opportunities for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This competition, classified under education and training services, has a total budget of £900,000, with grants of up to £300,000 available per financial year spanning 2021/22 to 2023/24. The tender period closes on 10 June 2021, with the contract period commencing on 12 July 2021 and lasting until 31 March 2024. Interested organisations should register on Jaggaer, the e-procurement portal, to participate in this grant competition.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), to contribute to the development of inclusive sports programmes for SEND pupils. Companies with expertise in educational services, sports coaching, or specialized training for SEND are well-suited to compete, particularly those with innovative approaches to improving engagement and participation in physical activities. The successful proposal will not only contribute to the welfare of students but could also lead to sustainable business growth through contracts that address an essential area of educational development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PE SEND Programme

Notice Description

The Department is making available up to PS300,000 of grant funding per financial year for 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24, to start or develop an existing programme that improves and increases PE and school sport opportunities available to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Grant funding beyond 2021/22 will be subject to agreement of departmental priorities as part of the Spending Review and assessment of programme performance. The Department is looking for measurable and sustained improvement in the opportunities that pupils with SEND have to access PE and school sport. Purpose The successful bid will deliver a programme that will improve and increase PE and school sport opportunities available to pupils with SEND. The successful bid must outline how the proposed programme of activity will impact on the following: - The quality of schools' PE and sports teaching and provision for SEND pupils. - Opportunities for pupils with SEND to achieve 30 active minutes within the school day. - The engagement and participation of pupils with SEND in PE and school sport. - Character education, such as resilience, leadership and self-belief, for pupils with SEND through PE and school sport. Additional information: This grant competition will be run via the DfE's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer. It is recommended that to avoid missing out, interested organisations register on this system as soon as possible. Links to the site and related guidance can be found via the following above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46be077d-7160-45c3-b388-bff1cf8e6f6d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Grant Competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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