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title: "High Needs Funding/Delivering Better Value"
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# High Needs Funding/Delivering Better Value

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a1e4c6e-bccd-4a0b-86c8-4fb2a54669bf

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Middlesbrough Council, titled "High Needs Funding/Delivering Better Value," focuses on the review and improvement of High Needs Funding utilisation across settings serving ages 0-25. This service, which falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" industry category (CPV 73000000), is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement has progressed to the Award stage, with an active status as of August 2024. The contract period extends from 29 July 2024 to 28 February 2025, with a total value of £55,000. An exemption procurement method was used for this tender, with the final tender period concluding on 28 July 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs with expertise in consultancy, research, and development services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive assessments and strategic improvements in educational funding allocation would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging in this sector can provide sustained business growth through contracts aimed at optimising high-needs educational funding, helping SMEs establish a strong position within local government projects.

## Notice

The supplier will use their specialist expertise to review the High Needs Funding Block and support in the delivery of changes to the use of High Needs Funding across settings 0-25.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef8dd9-237b-46df-98d2-96c37550fd9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Exemption |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 2QQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHELLE ALLISON CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef8dd9-237b-46df-98d2-96c37550fd9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fef8dd9-237b-46df-98d2-96c37550fd9f
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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