Tender

North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Nov 2020 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Tender

16 Nov 2020 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) is being initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, aimed at providing services to children and young people up to 16 years old in independent and non-maintained special schools within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 4th January 2021. This phase focuses on establishing service provisions for educational placements, including day placements and residential options, starting from 22nd February 2021 and extending through to 28th February 2030. The projected value of this contract is £3 billion, using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those specialising in provisions for children with special educational needs. Suppliers capable of offering tailored education solutions, including both day and residential services, will find themselves ideally positioned to compete. This initiative not only encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate but also aims to enhance service quality across the 23 local authorities in the North West, promoting innovation and streamlined processes in delivering educational support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)

Notice Description

The services covered in this FPS are for Children and Young People aged up to 16 in Independent and non-maintained special schools (INMSS) who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). . This is Phase 1 of the FPS. The FPS will consist of 2 Phases: Phase 2 will include placements for Learners 16 - 25 years who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). This FPS will facilitate the Local Authorities of the North West to purchase these services from the Supplier through a Call Off Contract comprising an Individual Placement Agreement or Block Contract subject to the terms and conditions of the FPS and those of the Call Off Contract. The provision must be able to meet the objectives established in the Learner's Education, Health and Care Plan and provided in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, including timescales, and any requirements of the Regulatory Body. The following Services are in scope of Phase 1 of this FPS: (i) Lot 1: Day education placement (ii) Lot 2: Education with 38 week residential placement (iii) Lot 3: Education with 52 week residential placement The specification has been written to cover a range of Education settings across all four service categories as identified in the National Schools and Colleges Contract Service Specification and the SEND Code of Practice (2015): (i) Sensory and/or physical needs (ii) Social, emotional and mental health difficulties (iii) Cognition and Learning (iv) Communication and interaction In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract All services available under this FPS will be available to be called off by the 23 Local Authorities in the North West Region. The aim is to establish a regional FPS which will provide consistent quality standards, streamline processes, improve communication and encourage innovation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbc1cbe-1e97-4701-a10a-36a3c3468d1f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2030 Over 5 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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