Tender

SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Jan 2019 at 15:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners," focused on providing services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This active procurement is classified under Health and Social Work Services and is set to follow an open procedure. The deadline for submitting tender responses is 22nd February 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 5 years, with a budget range of £50,000 to £107,500 over the contract period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care and educational services, particularly those with experience in working with young people with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender process, as their expertise could be instrumental in supporting the groups outlined in the Council's requirements. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance service delivery in Swindon but also expand the reach and impact of these businesses in the local community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners

Notice Description

Procurement of SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners provision Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners provision for Children and Young People that will provide the following: The requirement of the new service will have a focus on the following groups of young people: * Children and young people with SEND. (Using guidance from the Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years) * Children and young people receiving services from Swindon Borough Council (SBC) / Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) There will be an expectation for the current Thought Tank model to continue, along with the implementation of a Young Inspectors Service and Young Commissioners Service. In addition, there will be a requirement to offer other ad-hoc participation opportunities for children and young people to express their views, make changes in their community and take responsibility for decisions that affect their lives. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the RFQ documents. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS 50,000 and PS64,500 across the initial 3 year contract term and between PS83,000 and PS107,500 across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to Claire Smith at csmith@swindon.gov.uk by 15th February 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 22nd February 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time by e-mail to Claire Smith csmith@swindon.gov.uk only. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts Claire Smith at csmith@swindon.gov.uk. Please note that this project has been advertised on Supplying the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, bearing Project Id: DN389629

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408fdf2-1524-40b8-8361-6934c3dcc49e
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£107,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Claire Smith
Contact Email
cesmith@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JG
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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