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Notice Title

SEND Forecasting Platform and Service

Notice Description

Provision of professional services and use of the Core EHCP Cohort Modelling Tool to support the automated SCAP return. Including financial benchmarking analysis, scenario planning and detailed projection cohort tables. Additional services also available to provide gap analysis including an interactive map to show needs and provision across the local authority, and the provision of transport costs analysis with route optimisation.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0659e1
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015959-2026
Current Stage: Award
All Stages: Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Limited
Procurement Method Details: Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48190000 - Educational software package

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period: 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: PRESTON
Postcode: PR1 0LD
Post Town: Preston
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3): TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location: Not specified
Local Authority: Preston
Electoral Ward: City Centre
Westminster Constituency: Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers: 1
Supplier Name: MIME CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015959-2026
23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

Notice URLs

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