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Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities (Ref 21-22/041) (con_12854)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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02 Feb 2022 at 19:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities," aimed at conducting qualitative research to assist local authorities in effectively managing their high needs budgets amidst financial pressures. This procurement process, classified under the category of research and development services, was executed via a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation. The contract is valued at £25,000 and commenced on 9 December 2021, concluding on 31 May 2022. The procurement stage has recently moved to 'Award', with the official award notice published on 2 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational finance and local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts may find this project particularly relevant, as it seeks to identify effective budget management practices which could inform future government guidance. Companies equipped with expertise in qualitative research and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by local authorities in managing special educational needs (SEND) services will be well-positioned to compete.

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Notice Title

Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities (Ref 21-22/041) (con_12854)

Notice Description

This contract relates to qualitative research being undertaken to support local authorities (LAs) in managing their high needs budgets at a time of increasing financial pressures and demand for SEND services and support. The contractor will identify and examine examples of good and promising high needs budgetary practices within a sample of LAs, with a view to the department being able to update guidance for all LAs on managing budgets in the context of current pressures, and share examples of approaches and budgetary practices that some authorities have put in place recently to good effect.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba34aebb-eefc-4984-82df-41bf6c47adc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATEGIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Further Information

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