Tender

Hackney Education Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Accreditation

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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01 Apr 2022 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney is currently initiating a public procurement process titled "Hackney Education Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Accreditation". This tender falls under the category of special education services and has a total value of £4,500,000. The procurement is at the active stage with a contract period of three years, expiring on 31st July 2025. Interested parties should prepare their submissions electronically through the London Tender Portal by following the guidelines set out in the procurement documents, which include various selection criteria pertaining to technical and economic aspects to qualify for the accreditation process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for independent and non-maintained special schools seeking to expand their services to Hackney pupils. Businesses specialising in education services, including primary, secondary, and higher education, can benefit from participating in this accreditation process. The procurement allows for numerous providers to be accredited, creating a competitive environment for those looking to establish or enhance their educational offerings in Hackney, particularly for settings such as special post-16 institutions and alternative provision arrangements.

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Notice Title

Hackney Education Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Accreditation

Notice Description

Hackney Education is ambitious about improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working together with stakeholders, we ensure the individual needs of children and young people in the borough are met with the right support, enabling them to benefit from education, skills and employment opportunities to succeed in life. If you are an independent or non-maintained special school (INMSS) and are educating Hackney pupils, you can apply for a contract and become accredited with Hackney Education via the London Tender Portal. The INMSS accreditation process provides flexibility as new providers can, having met the exclusion and selection criteria, join throughout its duration. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be accredited, and providers who are unsuccessful may re-apply at any time. The accreditation process will be managed online via Hackney's e-procurement portal ProContract under reference DN585609.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Hackney Education is establishing a three year Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) in compliance with the Light Touch Regime outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A PDPS can be used by authorities, where there are a number of providers capable of delivering the services needed and where an element of user choice at the call-off stage is necessary. Providers are required to complete the online accreditation form and submit due diligence documents. The accreditation will be assessed on a pass/ fail basis and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Providers who pass the accreditation will be awarded the National Schools and Colleges Contract. A Schedule 2 Individual Placement Agreement will then be implemented for each Hackney learner. The following settings are able to apply to become accredited: Independent Registered School Setting (Primary or Secondary), Non-Maintained Special Schools (Primary or Secondary), 16 to 19 Special Post 16 Institution and Alternative Provision (One-to-one or small group provision at home and in the community).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03293b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008864-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Sonya Kahlon
Contact Email
procurement.education@hackney.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083567076

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1GQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

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