Tender

EHC Plan Writing Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

31 Aug 2023 at 06:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council is currently running a Light Touch Regime procurement process for an EHC Plan Writing Service under the main procurement category of services. This opportunity falls under the industry category of social services. The deadline for tender submissions is 12 noon on Friday 22nd September 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a contract period starting in 2024 and potentially running until 2028.

This tender issued by the Suffolk County Council for EHC Plan Writing Service presents a growth opportunity for businesses offering education and training services or social services. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The Council aims to provide a consistent volume of EHCPs to be completed quarterly, creating a predictable business environment for potential service providers. With a potential renewal option, this contract may offer a stable and recurrent procurement opportunity for suitable businesses.

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Notice Title

EHC Plan Writing Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of EHC Plan Writing Service . This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The service will provide an EHC plan writing service, amending and writing new EHC plans using information provided with guaranteed minimum volumes . The volume of EHCPs to be completed will be reviewed and agreed on a quarterly basis. To support the service delivery wherever possible the Council will endeavour to maintain consistency regarding the agreed volumes requested. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 noon on Friday 22nd September 2023. Please note late returns will NOT be accepted.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - EHC Plan Writing Service

To provide an EHC plan writing service, amending and writing new EHC plans using information provided. The volume of EHCPs to be completed will be reviewed and agreed on a quarterly basis. To support the service delivery wherever possible the Council will endeavour to maintain consistency regarding the agreed volumes requested.

Renewal: This contract may be subject to renewal.

Lot 2 - EHC Plan Writing Service with access to case management system Liquid Logic

To provide an EHC plan writing service, amending and writing new EHC plans using information provided. The volume of EHCPs to be completed will be reviewed and agreed on a quarterly basis. To support the service delivery wherever possible the Council will endeavour to maintain consistency regarding the agreed volumes requested.

Renewal: The contract may be subject to renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f843
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025535-2023
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
This may be a recurrent procurement

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Katrina Browning
Contact Email
katrina.browning@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473264490

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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