Tender

Whole School Approaches to Nurture

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2021 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is initiating a tender titled "Whole School Approaches to Nurture," aimed at sourcing services related to educational training and consultancy for mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent. This procurement process falls under the category of education and training services and is currently at the planning stage, with the potential for a two-year contract that may be extended by one additional year, subject to funding and evaluation. Interested parties are encouraged to respond via the Kent Business Portal, with initial deadlines and further details available for those who express interest.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational consultancy, training provision, and mental health support services, particularly those focused on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Companies able to demonstrate experience in delivering accredited programmes tailored for schools would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to a transformative programme that not only enhances educational outcomes but also promotes well-being in a substantial number of schools across Kent, thereby fostering long-term growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Whole School Approaches to Nurture

Notice Description

This is a potential opportunity to deliver a programme of accredited, evidence-based training and consultancy support to enable mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent to implement a programme of Whole School Nurture, including provision and training in the use of a complementary accredited tool to measure pupil wellbeing. The programme must be able to demonstrate successful external evaluation and offer the opportunity for participating schools to gain a recognised accreditation as a nurturing school. There are currently approximately 300 mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent; further information about Kent schools can be found at: https://www.kelsi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/108738/Facts-and-Figures-Booklet-2020.pdf The concept of 'nurture' in an education setting is built on the principle that all behaviour is a form of communication, and that by focussing on the root causes of presenting behaviours (which may appear challenging), responses can be better adapted to improve outcomes for individual children and young people, both academically and emotionally. There is a broad evidence-base outlining the efficacy of nurture models, which can lead to improved engagement in education and reduced exclusions, particularly for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We would like to offer the opportunity to mainstream primary and secondary schools to take part in a phased approach through a 2 year contract with option to extend for 1 year (subject to available funding, governance approval, and interim evaluation findings). The offer to schools must involve training and on-going consultancy support in implementing both whole-school approaches and targeted nurture provision for those with more significant SEMH needs, as well any licenses and training to implement a complementary accredited tool to measure pupil well-being throughout the programme. This will require a secure platform to store and track this information electronically. As part of our broader work to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, KCC may also be exploring other approaches that support inclusion over the coming months, specifically in relation to the workforce development around the identification of special educational needs, autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and approaches to transition. Further information and a set of soft market engagement questions are available to those who express interest via the Kent Business Portal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000177-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Amy Merritt
Contact Email
amy.merritt@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000414141

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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