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Delivery Support (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Apr 2021 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Delivery Support (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22," aimed at improving support for Local Authorities (LAs) identified as having critical weaknesses in their Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. This contract, valued at £2,377,999 and classified under education and training services, was awarded following a direct procurement method involving a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The process concluded with the award notice published on 14 April 2021, indicating a focus on delivering timely and quality services for families, ultimately aiming for long-term savings and improved outcomes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and training services, especially those capable of providing targeted support to local authorities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, given the emphasis on innovative approaches and effective use of funding. The successful implementation of this contract could lead to expanded business prospects within the education sector, especially for organisations focused on SEND and local authority engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivery Support (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22

Notice Description

Providing targeted improvement support to 'high risk' LAs - those identified as having significant weaknesses with their SEND services in Ofsted/CQC local area inspections, with a view to supporting them to bring about improvement as quickly as possible.. Expected outcome and benefits - more timely and quality services for families supporting better outcomes and long term savings to the public purse; more effective use of funding, including high needs funding; increase in the number of LAs assessed as making sufficient improvement at Ofsted/CQC revisit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2a10d15-399c-4a0f-b2ef-9e041738c8f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a72ca941-7f14-4de6-8f0f-2c55dfc59af5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,377,999 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,377,999 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

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