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INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Sep 2018 at 09:44

TenderAmendment

22 Jan 2018 at 15:07

Tender

08 Jan 2018 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in London, has announced a contract titled "Information, Advice and Support to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Parents". This tender is classified under the industry category of special education services and has a total estimated value of £23 million. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 5th February 2018. The contract is set to begin on 2nd April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance and funding availability.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing services related to special educational needs and disabilities. Companies that offer consultancy, information services, or specialised support, particularly those that can deliver impartial advice and guidance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the government's commitment to inclusive service provision for children and young people with SEND.

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Notice Title

INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS

Notice Description

See 'Attachments' for a Word version of the description. On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect; offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system: * has replaced statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requires councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support they expect to be available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requires better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure that services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * gives parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * has introduced mediation for disputes; and * has introduced a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 30 November 2017 the Minister for Children and Families, Robert Goodwill, announced a package of additional support for embedding the SEND reforms in England during 2018-19. This included: * PS29 million to support councils and their local partners with implementation of the reforms; * PS9.7 million to establish local supported internship forums; creating work placements for young people with SEND and training job coaches, who are vital to the success of supporting those with learning difficulties into paid work; and * PS4.6 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together with local decision-makers and help to provide them with a voice in the process. It is critical to the success of the new system of support for children and young people with SEND that they, and their parents, have access to high quality, accurate information and impartial advice and support to enable them to participate effectively in decisions that affect them. This should best ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time, which improves their education and life outcomes. Effective participation by families is a fundamental principle of the SEND reforms. To complement this programme of ongoing delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2018-19 and 2019-20 to ensure that, in every local authority area, children and young people with SEND and their families have access to impartial information, advice and support covering SEND issues - including through a dedicated Freephone service. Additional information: There will be an option to extend this contract for up to two further years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b590c161-7eb4-4346-b490-a83a158cefff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe07e86-2b35-459d-8e93-aa480eac9983
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,014,201 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 1-2 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU

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