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Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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17 Aug 2020 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is seeking locum educational psychologists (EPs) to support Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), with the tender titled "Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments." This procurement falls under the medical education services category and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a direct approach, employing a single tender action as it is below the threshold. The tender period has officially concluded, with a contract start date of August 17, 2020, and an end date of September 30, 2022. The total value of the contract is £550,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in psychological services and educational support. Companies involved in the provision of bespoke psychological assessments, consultations, and related services should consider competing for this contract. Additionally, firms that may have collaborated on similar projects or have experience with statutory duties related to EHCNAs could align their offerings to meet the council's requirements. The potential for long-term collaboration, given the contract's duration, also enhances the opportunity for sustainable business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Locum Educational Psychologists (EP's) to contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

Notice Description

Professional application of bespoke psychological services to fulfil some aspect of the Council's statutory duties relating to EHCNAs towards decision making around issuing EHCPs. Work involved: Consultation, observation, administering a range of psychological assessments (where feasible), interpretation and analysis of data, identifying and outlining objectives and recommendations. Liaising with setting, parents / carers and other services to co-ordinate and support where deemed helpful in the course of their reportage. Work commissioned is bespoke pieces of assessment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c565cbfc-0322-4d6c-805e-f14ef15fcac7
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/019770d8-3d03-40a9-b7d1-cc473b0171da
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
16 Aug 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 2-3 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
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ASPIRE EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES

LIGHTBULB PSYCHOLOGY

MURRAY PSYCHOLOGY

OTHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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