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CS1790 District Specialist Centres (DSC) Wiltshire Council April 2024

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    3rd June 2024 14:57:08 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Wiltshire Council are seeking providers to deliver Specialist Early Years Settings in four locations in Wiltshire. The District Specialist Centres Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve the best outcomes for them. Support can be provided either in a DSC or by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs through in reach and outreach will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting. An important partner in any decisions for children is the child’s parents. Wiltshire Council currently commissions services from four specialist nurseries in: Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, and Trowbridge The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 5 years There will be four lots for the service for settings in: • Chippenham • Trowbridge • Devizes • Salisbury The service will: • Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week • Provide in reach, outreach and workshops • Support parent carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. • Support children and their parent carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. • Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. • Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early year’s staff from settings that seek your support feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. • Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children’s educational, health and social needs.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-040ec3

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    TenderUpdate

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80000000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Mr Dave Gillett

    Buyer Email

    david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1255713371

    Buyer Address

    Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road

    Trowbridge

    BA14 8JN

    United Kingdom


Award, Contract

CS1790 District Specialist Centres (DSC) Wiltshire Council April 2024

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    3rd June 2024 12:51:42 PM

  • Contract Summary

    Wiltshire Council are seeking providers to deliver Specialist Early Years Settings in four locations in Wiltshire. The District Specialist Centres Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve the best outcomes for them. Support can be provided either in a DSC or by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs through in reach and outreach will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting. An important partner in any decisions for children is the child’s parents. Wiltshire Council currently commissions services from four specialist nurseries in: Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, and Trowbridge The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 5 years There will be four lots for the service for settings in: • Chippenham • Trowbridge • Devizes • Salisbury The service will: • Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week • Provide in reach, outreach and workshops • Support parent carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. • Support children and their parent carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. • Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. • Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early year’s staff from settings that seek your support feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. • Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children’s educational, health and social needs.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-040ec3

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Award, Contract

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80000000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Mr Dave Gillett

    Buyer Email

    david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1255713371

    Buyer Address

    Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road

    Trowbridge

    BA14 8JN

    United Kingdom

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    DEVIZES & DISTRICT OPPORTUNITY CENTRE
    SPRINGBOARD CHIPPENHAM
    STEPPING STONES DISTRICT SPECIALIST CENTRE
    THE JOHN MCNEILL OPPORTUNITY CENTRE


Tender

CS1790 District Specialist Centres (DSC) Wiltshire Council April 2024

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    8th December 2023 10:46:27 AM

    Tender Deadline

    15th February 2024 12:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    Wiltshire Council are seeking providers to deliver Specialist Early Years Settings in four locations in Wiltshire. The District Specialist Centres Service is a service commissioned by Wiltshire Council to provide specialised support for Early Years children with SEND. This service is to help ensure that children in Wiltshire achieve the best outcomes for them. Support can be provided either in a DSC or by working in partnership with mainstream Early Years settings, Portage and other partners in the council and in the community. DSCs through in reach and outreach will provide support to Early Years settings to help children with SEND to access a place in a mainstream setting. An important partner in any decisions for children is the child’s parents. Wiltshire Council currently commissions services from four specialist nurseries in: Chippenham, Devizes, Salisbury, and Trowbridge The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 5 years There will be four lots for the service for settings in: Chippenham Trowbridge Devizes Salisbury The service will: Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week Provide in reach, outreach and workshops Support parent carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. Support children and their parent carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early year’s staff from settings that seek your support feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children’s educational, health and social needs. Region(s) of supply Wiltshire Council Estimated value £ 5,509,502

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-040ec3

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80000000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Mr Dave Gillett

    Buyer Email

    david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    Buyer Address

    Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road

    Trowbridge

    BA14 8JN

    United Kingdom


Planning

CS1790 District Specialist Centres (DSC) Wiltshire Council April 2024

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    25th October 2023 09:58:30 AM

  • Contract Summary

    Wiltshire Council District Specialist Centres Market Engagement Event Thursday 16th November 2023 Wiltshire Council are seeking providers to deliver Specialist Early Years Settings in four locations, to improve the individual development, learning and wellbeing of children aged 0-5 years with additional/complex needs living in Wiltshire. Wiltshire Council currently commissions services from four specialist nurseries in: Chippenham, Devizes, Sailsbury, and Trowbridge The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year. The service aims to • Provide each child at lease 5 hours of sessions each week • Provide in reach, outreach and workshops • Support parent carers to help enable their child(ren) with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to realise their potential. • Support children and their parent carers to be included within their mainstream provision within their local community where possible. • Work closely with local authority teams and other organisations supporting early years children and their families to maximise efficiencies and reduce any possible duplication of work. • Work with Wiltshire Council officers and other organisations to help ensure all early year’s staff from settings that seek your support feel confident that they can support a child with SEND to access and enjoy their early years setting. • Empower parents to become independent in supporting their children’s educational, health and social needs. Wiltshire Council will be holding a provider consultation event for this opportunity on Thursday 16th November 2023 between 15.30 - 16:45 via Microsoft Teams. This session will involve a short presentation regarding the project, indicative tender timelines and there will also be opportunity for providers to ask questions. Registering Your Interest: If you are interested in attending the District Specialist Centres market engagement event, please email CandF.Commissioning@wiltshire.gov.uk with the following details: - Name(s)of attendee(s) - Position - Name of Organisation - Confirmation of contact email address If you are booking on behalf of others, please send the above details for each attendee Please include the following text within the Subject of the email registering your interest: District Specialist Centres: market engagement event Registration for this event will close at 11:00 on Wednesday 15th November. This will be a virtual event conducted via Microsoft Teams. On confirmation of your booking, you will be sent a formal acceptance and joining instructions before the event.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-h6vhtk-040ec3

    Publication Source

    Find a Tender Service

    Procurement Stage

    Planning

    Procurement Method

    N/A

    Procurement Method Details

    N/A

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80000000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

    Buyer Name

    Mr Dave Gillett

    Buyer Email

    david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1255713371

    Buyer Address

    Wiltshire Council, County Hall, Bythesea Road

    Trowbridge

    BA14 8JN

    United Kingdom