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IA3655 Invision360

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 May 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council has recently concluded a procurement process titled "IA3655 Invision360", focused on auditing services in the sector of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The council, located at 1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street, Stafford, utilised a direct procurement method, opting for a contract below the competitive threshold. This procurement, which falls under the category of services, primarily serves the United Kingdom's West Midlands region (UKG). The contract, now awarded to InVision Services Ltd, based in Portsmouth, began on 1st May 2025 and is set to end on 30th April 2027, with a gross value of £43,200. The procurement process is complete, and the specific legal framework followed was outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses operating in the field of auditing and consultancy services, particularly those adept in the provision of tools for continuous improvement and standardisation in public sector services. The contract's focus on Education, Health and Care Plans auditing positions it as an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in these domains. While the procurement was direct and below threshold (hence not open to competition), similar opportunities could benefit small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that tailor their services for local authorities, offering bespoke solutions that enhance public service delivery standards. Businesses interested in similar future tenders should establish a solid track record and innovative offerings to position themselves competitively.

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Notice Title

IA3655 Invision360

Notice Description

Invision360's audit tool provides industry-standardised criteria against which Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) are audited with findings used for continuous improvement of the LA's SEND services. The tool is used in over 60 local authorities and includes reporting functions, moderation of audits, and benchmarking of EHCP standards.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019454-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVISION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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