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Cambridgeshire County Council Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service

LGSS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is currently seeking a supplier for the "Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service" to support educational needs for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs Statements (SSEN) or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This procurement falls under the legal services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period has recently concluded, with a contract value of £480,000 over a potential four-year period, commencing on 1st November 2016 and ending on 31st October 2020. All submissions must have been made via the electronic LGSS eSourcing Portal, located in the East of England.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in educational law, particularly those experienced in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) cases. With an increasing number of appeals annually, businesses that can provide bespoke legal advice and representation in Special Educational Needs Tribunals will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that favour their participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council provides education for children and young people with Statements of Special Educational Needs (SSEN) / Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) between the ages of 0 - 25 years. There are approximately 3,300 Cambridgeshire children and young people with a SSEN/EHCP. The Authority has received up to 90 appeals per year. The number of appeals have consistently increased over the past 5 years. All cases [75] reach stage 1, approximately 50% proceed to stage 2 [38], and 25% proceed to stage 3 [10]. The Council is seeking to block purchase 75 cases with option to spot purchase cases over the 75 block funded. The Council is seeking specialist Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) legal advice assistance, and training to support and represent the Local Authority in all aspects of Special Educational Needs Tribunals. The Council requires a bespoke response to its SEN legal needs. This Contract is for 2 years, with an option to extend for two further periods of 1 year, making 4 years in total. Additional information: The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Potential Providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to Potential Providers and all communications with The Authority including, submission of Potential Providers' responses, will be conducted via The Authority's 'LGSS eSourcing Portal'. The portal is powered by Due North and located at: www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk LGSS eSourcing Portal should contact the Due North support desk Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 17:30 Tel: 01670 597137 Email: support@due-north.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028a578-7ae3-4043-a2b6-4666b4bb53ce
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20169 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2020 4-5 years
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
LGSS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LGSS LAW

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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