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Special Educational Needs Consultancy Review

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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08 Aug 2022 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council recently awarded a contract for a "Special Educational Needs Consultancy Review" through a selective procurement process. The consultancy project involves a top-down review of the council's current Special Educational Needs plan, focusing on specific areas to meet a mid-September deadline set by the Department of Education. The contract was awarded to Bloom Procurement Services Ltd, indicating opportunities for businesses in the general management consultancy services sector to provide tailored solutions in this area.

The consultancy review contract by Kent County Council presents an opportunity for business growth in the services sector. Businesses offering expertise in managing special educational needs programs and consultancy services may find this tender relevant. With the procurement stage complete, interested parties can explore collaboration possibilities with Kent County Council to support their initiatives and contribute to enhancing educational services in the region.

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Notice Title

Special Educational Needs Consultancy Review

Notice Description

Kent County Council required a consultancy top-down review of the Council's current Special Educational Needs plan, with deep-dives into two existing areas of the largest opportunity and support through to the Department of Education mid-September deadline for an initial safety valve proposal. Kent County Council awarded this contract via Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services Reference number: NEPO503 framework

Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council required a consultancy top-down review of the Council's current Special Educational Needs plan, with deep-dives into two existing areas of the largest opportunity and support through to the Department of Education mid-September deadline for an initial safety valve proposal. Kent County Council awarded this contract via Neutral Vendor Managed Service for Specialist Professional Services Reference number: NEPO503 framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0359dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021744-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£298,587 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Kelly Roberts
Contact Email
kelly.roberts@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000416617

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
TLJ4 Kent

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLOOM PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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