Award

Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs (con_5996)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Feb 2021 at 12:28

Planning

08 Apr 2019 at 11:28

Planning

01 Apr 2019 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs" was initiated by the Department for Education in England. This tender, classified under education and training services, has reached the award stage as of 16 March 2020, with a total contract value of £249,750. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2020 and concluded on 30 June 2021. The open procedure was utilised for this procurement and involved the establishment of between 6 and 10 demonstrator hubs aimed at fostering partnerships between independent schools and looked-after children. The location for the delivery of these services is across all regions of England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in educational services and child welfare. Suitable competitors could include organisations that have experience in educational partnerships, child placement brokerage, and support services for looked-after children. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their involvement in a growing sector focused on delivering equitable educational opportunities to vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs (con_5996)

Notice Description

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a delivery partner to A. set up and run between 6 and 10 demonstrator hubs in England which promote partnerships between independent schools and looked-after children (LAC) and; B. a national placement brokerage service for the placement of LAC in independent schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96f8b177-1c98-43c9-bc92-69870cd556ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55360d3c-149e-4a3c-8531-7ed39a555eaf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2019Expired
Award Date
16 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL NATIONAL CHILDREN'S SPRINGBOARD FOUNDATION

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