--- title: "Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROYDON COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-20" --- # Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-05399359-8536-4a87-84e7-52a3f5e22549.json) ## Summary Croydon Council has issued a tender titled "Commissioning of SEND Provision for young people with EHCP plans within Mainstream FE Colleges," aimed at enhancing the management of post-16 placement costs and improving overall value for money. This tender, classified under the industry category of Education and training services, is currently in the active tender stage with a deadline for submissions set for 7th August 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and run until 31st March 2021, with an estimated value of £10,000. Interested vendors must ensure they adhere to the open procurement method to participate. This tender presents a strategic opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community sector organisations, particularly those specialising in consultancy and project management services related to education. Businesses capable of conducting research, improving placement processes, and offering training in fee negotiation and performance management will find themselves well-placed to compete effectively for this contract, promoting growth within their sectors while contributing valuable insights to improve service delivery for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. ## Notice * Review post-16 placement costs for member boroughs and determine how costs can be better managed to deliver better value for money and/or savings. * Identify an improved placement process model. * Engage with post-16 stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. * Present the benefits of the new commissioning model, placement processes, fee negotiation strategy, and quality assurance. * Identify areas for improved contract/ performance management and quality assurance. * Provide a training event for member boroughs to ensure that revised placement and fee negotiation models are embedded in practice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95321bb2-c505-48b1-9801-835f77acc405 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROYDON COUNCIL | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations ## Release History - 20 Jul 2020 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95321bb2-c505-48b1-9801-835f77acc405 - 20 Jul 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9586be-d8c1-433c-a737-926878a1a6eb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95321bb2-c505-48b1-9801-835f77acc405 20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b9586be-d8c1-433c-a737-926878a1a6eb 20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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