Tender

Kent State Funded Special School Review

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Feb 2023 at 13:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has initiated a tender process for the "Kent State Funded Special School Review" project. The council is seeking an external consultant to review state-funded special schools in Kent, with a focus on assessing current positions, identifying future requirements, and recommending necessary actions and resources. The review outcomes will inform sufficiency planning for specialist education pathways and a delivery plan aligned with Safety Valve Programme targets. The tender is in the "open" procurement stage with a deadline for submission by March 10, 2023. The contract period is anticipated to run from March 20, 2023, to July 25, 2023, in England, United Kingdom, falling under the primary education services category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy and education services, particularly those experienced in the field of special education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Businesses that can work closely with local authorities and special school head teachers to deliver comprehensive reviews and recommendations are well-suited to compete for this tender, contributing to the improvement of state-funded education pathways for children with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan in Kent County.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent State Funded Special School Review

Notice Description

Kent County Council are looking for an external consultant to undertake a review of state-funded special schools in Kent. The review will establish a clear understanding of the current position, assess any gaps between current state and future requirements and make recommendations for any action that will need to be taken and resources required, phasing any changes to meet need without destabilising provision. The outcomes of the review will inform our sufficiency planning for the provision of specialist education pathways and a three to five-year plan for delivery of affordable special education - in line with Safety Valve Programme targets, details of which will be shared once confirmed. The review of special schools will complement a parallel review of Specialist Resource Provision in mainstream schools, so that the outcome of both reviews contributes to the medium to long term equitable provision of suitable state-funded education pathways for children with an EHC Plan across the County and within a district. The requirement is for a provider to undertake the review working with Local Authority officers and engaging special school head teachers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80704347-adcf-4f7e-bbb3-ca93cafbb368
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d60e312-99c2-4ab6-b9a3-b5e92ffaa0cc
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 25 Jul 2023 1-6 months
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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Natasha Mahay
Contact Email
natasha.mahay@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000417126

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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