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CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair

DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Feb 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a direct procurement contract for the "CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair" to Optimising Potential Ltd. The contract, classified under the research and development services category, follows a recent SEND inspection that necessitated the appointment of an independent chair to facilitate the SEND improvement board. The contract, valued at £84,000, will be active from 1st December 2024 to 1st December 2026. This award was published on 7th February 2025, with the initial tender process closing on 30th November 2024. The primary location for delivery is England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies engaged in similar services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. The direct award procurement method underscores the need for expertise and reliable service delivery, making it suitable for businesses with a proven track record in managing high-impact projects in the education sector. Derbyshire County Council's commitment to improving SEND services also highlights the importance of innovation and specialised knowledge in this domain.

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Notice Title

CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair

Notice Description

Following the latest SEND inspection, there is a requirement to appoint an independent chair to facilitate the SEND improvement board.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84c1f9fd-2d08-482d-be38-b17bb0a1e4b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d20b9d-66a0-4558-927a-b561f5f57b86
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Andrea McCloskey
Contact Email
andrea.mccloskey@derbyshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MATLOCK
Postcode
DE4 3AG
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
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
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Matlock West
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OPTIMISING POTENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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