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24 25 388 The Parent's Portal

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

28 Aug 2024 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for "24 25 388 The Parent's Portal," an e-learning service aimed at supporting families with neurodivergent children or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract was directly awarded to Autism Early Support Trust Ltd, a VCSE and SME, with the project valued at £133,920. Delivering workshops, webinars, and parent support groups, the service will cater to residents of Buckinghamshire in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 1 November 2024 and ends on 1 September 2026, with key promotional activities expected from Buckinghamshire Council and NHS providers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning and child support services to collaborate with public authorities. The direct procurement method underscores the council's confidence in Autism Early Support Trust Ltd's capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs in related fields, particularly those that can offer innovative educational and support solutions, would find this project conducive to business growth. This initiative not only opens potential for partnerships but also establishes a precedent for future collaborations with local councils on similar projects.

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Notice Title

24 25 388 The Parent's Portal

Notice Description

An online tool developed to support families who may have a neurodivergent child, or SEND need that is pre or post diagnosis by providing workshops, recorded webinars and parent support groups to registered users who are resident in Buckinghamshire. The successful operation of the contract is contingent upon the promotion and signposting to the service which will need to be undertaken by the Buckinghamshire Council and Contracted NHS providers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c423bd4b-bbab-4828-bb78-df9f3e81ab4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364e0cd7-899a-4fb8-ac26-739e4c960ec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,920 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,920 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rebecca Ainger
Contact Email
rebecca.ainger@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296531262

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUTISM EARLY SUPPORT TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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