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EDR-24-015 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY

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22 Aug 2024 at 15:05

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13 Aug 2024 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has issued a contract titled "EDR-24-015 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education" under the industry category "Education and training services." This procurement entails the provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025, covering the United Kingdom (specifically the region of Northern Ireland). The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase. The contract's value has been updated to range between £85,600 and £107,000, and it was signed on 8 August 2024. The procurement method employed is a direct award without prior competition, citing specific regulations pertinent to social and other specific services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations focused on delivering educational services, especially those specialising in special needs education. Small to large enterprises with capabilities in providing tailored educational programmes for pre-school-aged children with special needs are positioned well to benefit. By winning this contract, businesses can establish a reputable presence in the public sector, serving a critical role in the educational development of children with special needs and potentially securing future government contracts through demonstrated performance.

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Notice Title

EDR-24-015 Provision of Special Educational Needs Pre-school education

Notice Description

The provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. This service falls under the scope of Schedule 3 Social and other specific services (PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services applies)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of pre-school education for identified pupils with Special Educational Needs for the period 01 September 2024 to 30 June 2025. This service falls under the scope of Schedule 3 Social and other specific services (PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services applies) Additional information: These requirements are for a period of ten months and fall below the light touch threshold for Schedule 3 Social and other specific services therefore in accordance with Regulation 77 and in line with PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission. It is the intention of the. Education Authority to simultaneously launch a pre-market engagement exercise to initiate an tender process to procure these services for a longer term

Procurement Information

These requirements are for a period of ten months and fall below the light touch threshold, therefore in accordance with PPN 02/21 Procurement of Social and other Specific Services, the Education Authority intend to directly award this contract without competition to an organisation whose purpose is in the pursuit of a public service mission

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026904-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80110000 - Pre-school education services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
educationresource.procure@eani.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEN SPACE

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