Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) in partnership with the County Councils Network (CCN) is inviting tenders for facilitating SEND research engagement workshops. This contract is geared towards organising and conducting up to nine regional and one national workshops to build consensus on the recommendations from the LGA and CCN research report. This procurement process, classified under CPV codes 73110000 and 73000000 for research services and related consultancy, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure methodology. Key details include a minimum contract value of £10,000 and an anticipated total value of £25,000. The delivery location is London, UK, with the tender period ending on 16th August 2024 and the contract running from 23rd August 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs with expertise in research and consultancy services, especially those familiar with SEND systems. Businesses that can provide effective facilitation and possess a deep understanding of educational research and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited for this contract. Participation in this project can help elevate the profile of small to medium enterprises by aligning them with high-impact government initiatives, potentially leading to broader future opportunities in the public sector.

Tender

GB-London: SEND research engagement workshops

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

1st August 2024 15:15:04 PM

Tender Deadline

16th August 2024 16:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

The Local Government Association, working in partnership with the County Councils Network, commissioned independent research, Towards an effective and financially sustainable approach to SEND in England, that both set out how the existing SEND is 'failing to deliver for children, young people and their families' and 'despite the continuing and unprecedented investment, the system is not financially sustainable.' Having published this research, the LGA, working with CCN, are seeking a contractor who can facilitate up to nine regional and one national workshops, to discuss the recommendations set out in the report with the aim of building a consensus on the shape of a reformed SEND system. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-e02bb6f9-d60f-40ec-ba1b-9b021aeb9e34

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

73000000
73110000

CPV Division(s)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Awarding Authority

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Buyer Name

Clive Harris

Buyer Email

Clive.harris@local.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

07747636931

Buyer Address

Local Government Association, Smith Square

London

SW1P 3HZ

UK

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GB-London: SEND research engagement workshops

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