Tender

Delivering Better Value in SEND

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Delivering Better Value in SEND", seeking to award a single contract to enhance services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is classified as an open procedure, exceeding the threshold. Key dates include a submission deadline for bids by 12 Noon on 15th November 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude on 1st March 2022. The project aims to address significant challenges within the SEND system across England and will operate from London, with bids expected from various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, healthcare, and social care, to contribute to significant systemic reforms in SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in the bidding process, as the Department is keen to foster diverse providers who can bring innovative solutions. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also contribute to meaningful improvements in service delivery for children and young people across the educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Delivering Better Value in SEND

Notice Description

The Department is seeking to deliver services through a single contract to be awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and develop the Delivering Better Value in SEND programme. Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and beyond; they find employment where that's appropriate; and lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives which they have choices and control over the support provided to them. The SEND Review was announced in September 2019. It is a fundamental and cross-government review looking at how to improve the SEND system so that provides more consistent, high quality, and integrated SEND services across education, health and care. It is also considering measures to make sure that money is being spent fairly, efficiently and effectively, and that the support available to children and young people is sustainable in the future. We are working with children, young people, their families and experts across education, health and care to deliver our common goal of improving the SEND system. We will publish the review as soon as it is practicable to do so. As the SEND review outcome is not yet known, we need to lay the foundations upon which these reforms can be built, ensuring that, through our Delivering Better Value in SEND programme, we are able to build the capacity and capability in the system to begin to address existing challenges and pressures in anticipation of wider reforms. The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com Bidders must submit their Bids before 12 Noon on Monday 15th November 2021. All Bids must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c139dd9b-6498-4fa8-b65b-cc77b53268f0
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sendbaea.commercial@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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