Planning

Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Sep 2018 at 11:06

Planning

10 Sep 2018 at 11:02

Planning

31 Oct 2017 at 13:37

Planning

31 Oct 2017 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council is initiating a tender process titled "Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area," aimed at analysing budget management supported by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). This project, classified under "Administrative educational services," is set to commence on 11th September 2018 and run until 12th September 2018, with a total budget of £7,500. As part of the planning stage, potential bidders are encouraged to register their interest by reaching out to the specified contact point, with key dates highlighted, including the planned contract commencement before the end of November 2017 and the report submission deadline of 16th February 2018. The tender will utilise the Bloom Neutral Vendor Solution as its procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and financial management, particularly those with experience in local government settings or education provision in the High Needs Area. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate a strong grasp of funding arrangements and compliance with educational regulations will be well-positioned to compete. The anticipated requirement for in-depth knowledge of funding deployment and potential service adjustments in this sector will create a scope for growth among SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises.

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Notice Title

Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area

Notice Description

To register an interest in this requirement please email shinde@cornwall.gov.uk. Please note these requirement will be sourced via Bloom Neutral Vendor Solution. Introduction The Children, Families and Adults Directorate of Cornwall Council are undertaking a review of the budget areas supported by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The DSG and funding process is itself being reviewed at the moment with the Education & Skills Funding Agency transitioning School funding towards a National Funding Formula. Previously there was some scope to realign resources between schools and central services for Early Years and High Needs pupils. In recent years budget realignment has been severely limited and indications are that they will effectively cease in the future. Bearing this in mind a review of High Needs provision funding, as administered by Cornwall Council, is underway. This will require an investigation of current practice leading to a report that will be used by senior managers within Cornwall Council and Cornwall's Schools' Forum. It is anticipated that the report will highlight potential service adjustments to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework in balance with delivering desired services that support early intervention and reduce pressure on statutory provision. The aims are: to support clear shared understanding of sources of funding; to inform decisions about service adjustments in the light of budget pressures; and, to ensure the balance of service funding between the Dedicated Schools Grant and the Revenue Support Grant is appropriate and suitable. Description of Requirement To undertake a review of current activities and funding arrangements largely within the High Needs Area, but bearing in mind wider reaching impacts. The review should include: * Testing current funding arrangements against the relevant grant conditions. * Ascertaining the appropriateness of grant deployment (DSG and RSG) in each of the key budget areas. * Assessing the impact of any proposed changes or budget realignments that may be required in order to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework. * Investigation into, and comparison with, other Local Authorities, particularly with a view to identifying cost saving but also acceptable practices and innovative solutions. It is anticipated that this will require some knowledge and experience of Education provision (preferably in the High Needs Area) and the attendant finance arrangements. Prior work in Local Government is a necessary requirement. The contract should commence before the end of November 2017. It is for 15 working days. The end product of this contract will be a full and detailed report to be presented to a panel with supporting paperwork by February 16th 2018. It is anticipated that the person undertaking this work will need to travel to Truro at an early point to meet key personnel involved. Ongoing remote contact by Skype, phone and email will be supported by the Council.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d491135-dba4-4100-8699-d14c8fc36b2e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - BLOOM Neutral Vendor Solution
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2018 - 12 Sep 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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