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Education Health and Care Plan Writers

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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26 Oct 2017 at 14:37

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the contract titled "Education Health and Care Plan Writers". This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector, primarily focusing on facilitating the transfer of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people. The procurement method is open, with a tender stage that concluded on 15 November 2017. The contract period is scheduled from 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018, with a possible extension of six months at the Council’s discretion. The contract output must align with the SEND Regulations 2014, with key milestones indicating a full transfer to EHCPs by 1 April 2018.

This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for growth among businesses that specialise in health and social services, specifically in educational support and documentation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this contract, as the Council aims to enlist capable contractors to aid in the timely transfer and creation of EHCPs. Companies with experience in educational needs assessments and the provision of related support services will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Health and Care Plan Writers

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council wishes to invite quotes for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) writers to help meet the Council's target for transferring Special Educational Needs (SEN) Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and writing new EHCPs. The contract will be for a period covering 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018, with provision to extend at the Council's discretion for a further period of six (6) months if required as a contingency. The intention is for the 31 March 2018 deadline to be achieved. By 1st April 2018, the Council must have transferred all children and young people with Statements of Special Educational Need (SEN) to Education, Health and Care Plans if required following an Education, Health and Care needs assessment and transfer review in accordance with the SEND Regulations 2014. The Council must also respond to new requests for EHCPs, issuing these within 20 weeks of the request if, following assessment, it is agreed that an EHCP is needed. The successful Contractor will facilitate the transfer of SEN Statements EHCPs and support the writing of new EHCPs. The Contractor will be expected to support the SEND Team to convert SEN Statements to EHCPs following annual reviews and with writing new EHCPs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-6 months
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carol Harris
Contact Email
carol.harris@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 114

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENHANCE EHC

Further Information

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