Tender

Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

14 Oct 2024 at 12:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking to procure a membership service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution supporting students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and Autism. This open tender falls under the education and training services category, with a procurement method of open procedure (below threshold). Located in London, the procurement process is in the Tender stage with key dates including the tender end date on 28th October 2024 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028. Interested parties are encouraged to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in post-16 special education services to support an impactful initiative that enhances educational delivery for students with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability requirements. Firms offering training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating business growth and contributing to a meaningful cause in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities

Notice Description

NHS England (NHSE) is seeking to procure a membership service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, local authorities, and the DWP. Choices College provides customised educational support and a supported internship program for young adults aged 16-24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, and Autism. Through partnerships with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations, and private businesses, the college creates supportive work environments that offer real-world experience to its interns. The college seeks to join a professional membership association specialising in post-16 special education. This membership will provide essential training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking opportunities, enabling Choices College to enhance the delivery of its specialised educational programs and better support its students. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdf2c093-6231-43e9-b04e-8c392a660826
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22f17ac-8988-4be8-9cc4-107ca695ef2f
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,881 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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