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Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Sep 2024 at 11:20

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Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex," under the health and social work services category. The project falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom and has a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement process has reached the completion stage and was awarded by direct award, with the contract period spanning from 8th July 2024 to 30th July 2025. The initiation of the tender process involved the preparation for post-16 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategic development within FE Colleges across Sussex, as part of the National Change Programme for Alternative Provision and SEND.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education consultancy, particularly those experienced with SEND provisioning and curriculum development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender especially suitable due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. The leading role in provision mapping and curriculum development signifies that businesses can leverage this project to cement their expertise and expand their portfolio in the education sector, particularly within specialised SEND services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex

Notice Description

The Post 16 SEND Strategic Planning Group has been established to oversee the strategic development of SEND provision within FE Colleges across Sussex. It has membership from the 3 Local authorities and representatives from all the Sussex colleges, plus FE Sussex and the Association of Colleges. The work is being delivered as part of the National Change Programme for Alternative Provision and SEND. The group is overseeing a number of strands of activity to improve the offer and outcomes for young people with SEND post 16work. This contract is being commissioned to lead on the provision mapping and curriculum development. It has been made as a Direct Award

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45707ccd-9059-4862-b3d4-79c09efba9e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 1-2 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RCU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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