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Strategic Reform Partner

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently engaged in the procurement process for a contract titled "Strategic Reform Partner," aimed at providing services within the education and training sector, specifically for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This open procurement, classified under CPV code 80000000, is at the planning stage with a deadline for tender submissions set for 20 September 2021. The intended duration of the contract is from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2024, with an option for extension dependent on approvals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on education and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in policy development and implementation for SEND. Companies that specialise in management consultancy, educational services, and administrative support will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their market presence while contributing to the improvement of educational outcomes for SEND students across the UK.

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Notice Title

Strategic Reform Partner

Notice Description

Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and beyond; they find employment where that's appropriate; and lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives over which they have choices and control. Despite the ambitious reforms introduced under the Children and Families Act 2014, key challenges remain in delivering SEND services in line with our vision. Further embedding and delivery of these principles is required to improved outcomes for all children and young people with SEND, both in terms of educational outcomes and access to employment. Increased demand for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans is putting local authority SEND budgets under unsustainable pressure, and the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the need for further support. Through this procurement we are aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. This will be achieved through one contract which will provide services that support the Department for Education in policy development and implementation. The contract for a Strategic Reform Partner (SRP) presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy design, to develop and deliver DfE's SEND Strategic outcomes, with the effective involvement and participation of SEND organisations in the design and delivery of SEND-specific services. There are three objectives for seeking to buy SRP services: * Supporting SEND policy design and development * Supporting implementation of SEND policy * Gathering SEND sector market intelligence

Lot Information

Lot 1

Through this procurement we are aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. This will be achieved through one contract which will provide services that support the Department for Education in policy development and implementation.

Renewal: 3+1+1 subject to approvals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d444
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019846-2021
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

75121000 - Administrative educational services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£993,288 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£993,288 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sendbaea.commercial@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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