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Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities

NHS ENGLAND

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14 Nov 2024 at 10:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has awarded a contract to Natspec for providing membership services to Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution supporting students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism. This contract falls under the education and training services category and is valued at GBP 28,881.13. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 28 October 2024. The contract period will commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 1 April 2028. The location of the delivery addresses is within the SE1 8UG postal code area of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in post-16 special education services, especially those capable of delivering training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking for educational institutions. Businesses with expertise in providing tailored educational support and services for young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism would find this contract particularly advantageous. This partnership with NHS England and Natspec underscores the growing demand for specialised educational support services, offering firms a platform to contribute to the enhancement of educational programs while fostering business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities

Notice Description

NHS England has awarded Natspec the contract to provide a membership service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution that offers tailored educational support to young adults with learning difficulties, disabilities, and autism. Choices College is funded in collaboration with the Education and Skills Funding Agency, local authorities, and the DWP. Natspec, a professional membership association specialising in post-16 special education, will deliver essential training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking opportunities. This partnership will enable Choices College to enhance its specialised educational programs and provide better support to its students.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf0bfd2b-5c01-45c3-8b0e-94a9411b34c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1420b3e4-6103-4bf3-9200-0e2a3e5d35d7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£28,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATSPEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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