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Contract to provide strategic support to the Department for Education in embedding reforms to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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25 Jul 2018 at 14:48

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11 Jan 2018 at 09:30

AwardUpdate

26 Jul 2017 at 08:57

Award

26 Apr 2017 at 20:31

TenderAmendment

17 Jan 2017 at 13:42

Tender

21 Dec 2016 at 00:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to contract for strategic support in embedding reforms to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system in England, with a maximum estimated contract value of £400,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 30 January 2017. The contract is set to run from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018, and an option to extend for two additional years may be available based on performance and funding. The service falls under the social work and related services category, and tenders were accepted for delivery across various specified regions, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social work, educational support services, or consultancy for public sector reforms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their involvement can bring innovative solutions and tailored support to the implementation of SEND reforms. Businesses that specialise in training, programme management, or legal services related to educational policies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Contract to provide strategic support to the Department for Education in embedding reforms to the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system

Notice Description

On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect, offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system is: * replacing statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requiring councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requiring better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * giving parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * introducing mediation for disputes; and * introducing a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 26 January 2016, the Children's Minister Edward Timpson, announced a package of additional support for implementation of the SEND reforms in England during 2016-17. This included: o PS35.8 million in implementation funding for local authorities in 2016 to 2017, recognising the additional duties placed on them as a result of the transition to EHC plans o PS27.3 million for the Family Fund Trust to support low income families with disabled children o PS15 million to fund the independent supporters programme, helping to support families and young people to navigate the system, and creating positive experiences for them o PS2.3 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together to provide invaluable support and advice for families. To complement this programme of delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2017-18 to provide strategic support to the Department for Education in embedding the SEND reforms. Some of the key requirements for the contract are provided at Annex A. Further information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To request a copy of the documentation, please e mail the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk, quoting the contract title and reference number. In the subject line of your e mail, please include the words 'Request for ITT documentation'. See 'Attachments' for a word version of the advert which includes links to other documents. Additional information: The maximum estimated value of this contract is up to PS400,000 inclusive of VAT. Deadline for receipt of tenders (time and date): Three hard copies of all completed tenders must be received by Angela Overington no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 at: The Department for Education 0-25 SEND Unit Level 1, Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT An electronic PDF version must also be submitted no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 to the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two additional years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f20fedd9-7dff-42cd-9159-b38f0d96d1da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f61944e4-6208-4362-8143-e0a8a82280d1
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£417,996 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Angela Overington
Contact Email
contracts2017-18.send@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU

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