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title: "GB-London: Early years - SEND research"
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# GB-London: Early years - SEND research

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f3dd6bf-52ee-4fa3-a41b-97865c2d1227

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is inviting bids for the "GB-London: Early years - SEND research" project. The tender focuses on the research of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in early years education and childcare in London, United Kingdom. This active procurement, categorized under research and development services (CPV code 73000000), was published on 20 January 2025, with a closing date for tenders set for 3 February 2025. The project is set to commence on 10 February 2025 and will complete by 30 May 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value ranges from £10,000 to £25,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those with expertise in educational practices and SEND. Companies capable of delivering inclusive education strategies and offering innovative solutions to early years challenges would find this project particularly beneficial. Additionally, while the tender does not specifically prioritise SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it offers a valuable platform for organisations to establish or strengthen their relationship with UK local government bodies by providing critical insights and recommendations that could shape early years education policies and systems.

## Notice

This research will build on the LGA-CCN all-age SEND research to focus on the situation in the early years education and childcare system. The report will: * Build an understanding of the scale of SEND need in the early years. * Set out how the early education and childcare system currently functions to provide inclusive education and special educational needs and disability support. * Consider the challenges in the system which prevent children and their families in the early years from getting the support they require. * Outline potential solutions to these challenges with recommendations for local and national government and partners. This should explore immediate change and suggestions for longer term reform, as part of the wider review of the SEND system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e2c0d7-60f1-4217-b5a1-8f07d77eb71f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e2c0d7-60f1-4217-b5a1-8f07d77eb71f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89e2c0d7-60f1-4217-b5a1-8f07d77eb71f
  20th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Early-years---SEND-research/Z7DJ876VH2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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