Tender

Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service

WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Jul 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service" under an open procurement method. This procurement, classified under special education services, is aimed at supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) in North Wales. The tender details significant legislative changes starting in September 2021, alongside a tender period that ends on 20 August 2021. The contract duration is set for 1,080 days, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the specified platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational support services, especially those experienced in special education and related fields. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the legislative changes impacting SEN and ALN services, as well as those equipped to provide high-quality parent partnership services, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could pave the way for growth as public authorities increasingly seek innovative solutions to enhance educational support in response to new regulatory frameworks.

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Notice Title

Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service

Notice Description

Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of the North Wales Authorities is inviting tenders for the provision of a Parent Partnership Service Wales is undergoing a period of significant change in relation to how children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) are supported to access education. These changes come into force in September 2021 with the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This legislation brings about a number of changes with regards to duties placed on local authorities, maintained schools and further education institutes (FEIs) which will result in the current system and the new system running in parallel for a period of three years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wales is undergoing a period of significant change in relation to how children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) are supported to access education. These changes come into force in September 2021 with the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This legislation brings about a number of changes with regards to duties placed on local authorities, maintained schools and further education institutes (FEIs) which will result in the current system and the new system running in parallel for a period of three years.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 years (in annual increments)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c9b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016970-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wrexham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1978292794

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Wrexham
Electoral Ward
Grosvenor
Westminster Constituency
Wrexham

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