Tender

CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:52

Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 10:52

Planning

19 Dec 2024 at 20:38

Planning

29 Nov 2024 at 15:52

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting at Windmill Hill in Tidworth. The project, titled "CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth," falls under the primary education services industry category. The council is seeking specialised support services for Early Years children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The procurement process employs an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th April 2025. Interested providers can submit their bids electronically until this deadline. Key dates include a market engagement event on 17th February 2025 and a site visit opportunity on 16th January 2025 at the proposed DSC location, Windmill Hill Children's Centre in Tidworth.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in early childhood education, particularly those with expertise in supporting children with SEND. The contract is valued at approximately £1,239,637 and spans five years, with an option to extend for an additional four years. The selected provider will have the opportunity to operate from the Windmill Hill Centre, which is part of the contract provision. The required services encompass inreach, outreach, and workshops, along with direct support to children and their families to foster inclusion within mainstream educational settings. Businesses with a strong track record in collaborating with local authorities and other educational partners to deliver holistic and integrated early years services will find this an excellent opportunity for growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

CS1966 District Specialist Centre (DSC) Windmill Hill, Tidworth

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting in Tidworth. The District Specialist Centres (DSC) 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 their best possible outcomes for them. Support is provided in the DSC setting and 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wiltshire Council are seeking a provider to deliver a Specialist Early Years Setting in Tidworth. The District Specialist Centres (DSC) 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 their best possible outcomes for them. Support is provided in the DSC setting and 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. The services will operate term-time only, 38 weeks a year in line with Wiltshire school terms. The length of contract is five years with the option to extend for a further 4 years. The Service will operate from The Windmill Hill Centre in Tidworth and the lease for this building is offered as part of the contract. The service will: * Provide each child at least 5 hours of sessions each week * Provide inreach, 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 years' 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 - Tidworth Estimated value PS 1,239,637

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c143
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006068-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary 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
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Feb 2025Expired
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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Dave Gillett
Contact Email
david.gillett@wiltshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1255713371

Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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