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title: "SEND Universal Services_Con6342"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# SEND Universal Services_Con6342

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13038dac-0a02-4320-a839-0f428450e758

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "SEND Universal Services_Con6342" focused on enhancing outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This contract, valued at £11,760,000, is classified under special education services and will be active from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. The open procurement process, initiated on August 16, 2021, culminated in the award on May 20, 2022, after the tender period concluded on September 27, 2021. The services will primarily be provided within the United Kingdom and aim to support educational professionals in mainstream settings.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, training, or support for children with additional needs. Companies that provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) aimed at educational staff and those with expertise in autism support or transition services into adulthood will be especially well-suited to compete. The ongoing government initiatives to improve SEND provisions underscore the potential for growth and innovation in this sector, catering to an increasing demand for tailored educational solutions.

## Notice

The provision of services to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND, particularly in mainstream settings. This contract which will provide SEND-specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support the school and Further Education (FE) workforce to identify and meet a broad range of needs, including autism, earlier and more effectively, and to successfully prepare for transitions into adulthood, including into employment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba515ec-19d9-4646-b3a8-040879d7c620 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,760,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 27 May 2022 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba515ec-19d9-4646-b3a8-040879d7c620
- 16 Aug 2021 at 10:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db312c3-632e-4faa-b6aa-71170e69deb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ba515ec-19d9-4646-b3a8-040879d7c620
  27th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1db312c3-632e-4faa-b6aa-71170e69deb0
  16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019656-2021
  FTS notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/132a16a7-134f-46d2-baaf-5b7db389d260
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/655564c6-9940-4dab-97bf-092285d27927
  n/a

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