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Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

05 Oct 2020 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking to award grants under the title "Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)." This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category and is set to take place in various locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following a single tender action with a total value of £2,300,000. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2020, and the contract will run from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in services that support parent carer forums or those that enhance engagement with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies that specialise in community outreach, advocacy, training, or educational services would be well-positioned to compete. By tapping into this funding, businesses can expand their services and strengthen their impact on local SEND decision-making, promoting greater inclusivity and awareness in the sector.

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Notice Title

Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)

Notice Description

Award notice for the Parent Carer Forum Grants - Parent carer forums are volunteer run groups of local parents of children and young people with SEND. Our grant supports activities which generates additional membership of the PCF, so as to demonstrate greater reach and improved validity of the PCF's. The more parents they represent, the greater their impact and influence on local SEND decision-making, which is a key aim of the SEND reforms.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b369af26-2bda-4afe-ae35-f578dcfbca71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c255bc-2a6b-4eb3-bdaf-d11be2f0e441
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIOUS LOCAL AUTHORITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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