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Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan Writing

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2017 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nottinghamshire County Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan Writing" framework, aimed at enhancing services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period starting from March 1, 2017, to February 28, 2021. This open procedure tender was initiated with an estimated value of £120,000, and it allows for the establishment of a Primary Provider and up to three additional suppliers to ensure high-quality EHC Plans within specified statutory timelines.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the provision of essential educational and health services. Companies with experience in delivering personalised educational plans and a solid understanding of SEND requirements would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will play a crucial role in shaping the provision of inclusive education and support services in Nottinghamshire, thereby contributing to the development of the local community and enhancing their corporate visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan Writing

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council (the "Council") is seeking to establish a framework agreement of suitably qualified service Providers to supplement the Councils in house team. The Integrated Children's Disability Service (ICDS) is responsible for the collation and assessment of appropriate information relating to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from 0-25 years of age, resident within Nottinghamshire for whom an Education Health and Care (EHC) Plan has been agreed. This information is used to produce an EHC Plan within the specified statutory timelines of 5 days. The successful delivery organisation will be responsible for the preparation of high quality EHC Plans, appropriate to the needs of the individual child/young person, delivered within statutory timelines. The initial term of this Framework Agreement will be two years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months. The Framework Agreement will comprise of a Primary Provider (i.e. the highest ranking compliant bidder) plus a maximum of three other Providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/081b98ca-7877-4cd8-9916-7b232179dcd9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2017 - 28 Feb 2021 3-4 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joe Sardone
Contact Email
joe.sardone@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159773136

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ENHANCE EHC

SEN SUPPORT SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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