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Action Research and Lesson Study for SEND tender opportunity

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (NASEN)

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Association for Special Educational Needs (NASEN) is inviting tenders for the procurement of services related to Action Research and Lesson Study for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the education sector. The tender opportunity is aimed at supporting the development of action research projects with schools and FE colleges to enhance outcomes for learners with SEND. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline of 24th August 2022. The contract period is from 16th September 2022 to 31st March 2025, with a contract value of £110,000. The location for the procurement is in TAMWORTH, England.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations specialising in education services, particularly in the areas of primary, secondary, or higher education services, to engage with NASEN in promoting research and development projects focusing on learners with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to contribute to improving outcomes for learners with SEND in educational settings. Interested businesses should submit their tenders by 24th August 2022 to be considered for this valuable opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Action Research and Lesson Study for SEND tender opportunity

Notice Description

Nasen are seeking a supplier to help identify and support the development of small scale action research studies with schools and FE colleges - resulting in focused improvements such as pedagogy, identification, intervention or working with families, enabling school and FE colleges to focus on presenting issues in their setting. This must involve supporting school and FE college -based research and development projects which have a particular focus on improving outcomes for learners with SEND. The results of these projects to be widely shared to contribute to the collective understanding of what works, where and how. We would be open to tenders from one or more organisations to deliver the services required and will consider value for money and cost benefits. To apply suppliers are kindly asked to read the tender ITT, complete the application template in WORD format provided at Appendix 1 and provide additional Appendixes as permitted within the application template. Once the information is completed all documents should be labelled and sent to Martin Bull at martinb@nasen.org.uk by no later than 5pm on 24 August 2022 with "Universal Services Tender Lot 1" in the subject line. All bids will then be opened and witnessed by nasen.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59ce3f5a-af2f-4122-a9ee-d6edbbea969f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (NASEN)
Contact Name
Martin Bull
Contact Email
martinb@nasen.org.uk
Contact Phone
07990 978234

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH
Postcode
B77 4RP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Amington
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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