Tender

SEND Financial Advisers

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 16:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is inviting tenders for the project titled "SEND Financial Advisers." This procurement falls under the financial services industry category and is based in Manchester, England. Currently in the tender phase, bidders must submit their proposals by 12 Noon on 10th February 2022. The selected advisers will work closely with local authorities experiencing growing Dedicated Schools Grant deficits, providing at least 30 days of annual support. The contract is expected to start on 25th March 2022, with a potential duration of up to three years, dependent on extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for financial consulting firms, particularly those specialising in education finance and local government services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as the nature of the role allows for tailored service provision, which can lead to sustainable long-term contracts with local authorities. Companies capable of delivering strategic financial advice and demonstrating an understanding of the education sector will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their business footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Financial Advisers

Notice Description

The Department wishes to appoint up to 15 external high-calibre finance professionals as SEND Financial Advisers (SFAs) to provide tailored advice and support to selected local authorities across England. Each adviser will be expected to deliver a minimum of 30 days of support per annum. The primary role of the Adviser will be to provide dedicated support to individual local authorities with growing DSG deficits, working closely with SEND practice Advisers, such that the local authority is enabled to sustainably deliver the best possible outcomes for their children and young people with SEND. The Financial Adviser will work with identified local authorities to identify underlying drivers of high spend and poor outcomes, and develop, in partnership with Practice Advisers, reforms and change strategies that enable effective management of their high needs system. Successful bidders will be offered an initial 12 month contract with the opportunity of up to a further 2 years in contract extensions. The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com (Ref: 6575) Bidders must submit their Bids before 12 Noon on Monday 10th February 2022. All Bids must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. Additional information: The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com (Ref: 6575)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34f1159d-3926-4a49-af95-a589739ba407
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

75131000 - Government services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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