--- title: "SEND Regional Commissioning Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-07-04" --- # SEND Regional Commissioning Project Buyer: NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d729236-5a1b-4cab-8872-873e871a6592.json) ## Summary The SEND Regional Commissioning Project, initiated by Nottinghamshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage of its procurement process, focusing on the provision of special education services across the East Midlands. The planning phase includes a soft market testing exercise intended to gather market intelligence from various providers. Interested parties are required to submit their responses by 12:00pm on 22nd July 2018, with the engagement end date set for 4th October 2018. This procurement is a collaborative effort involving nine local authorities in the region, aiming to enhance the delivery of services for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the education and social care sectors, particularly those specialising in services for children with special needs. Organisations experienced in implementing innovative delivery models or those that can demonstrate efficiency in service provision will find this procurement process particularly relevant. The insights gained from the soft market testing will inform future procurement strategies, making it vital for businesses to participate and position themselves for potential contracts in the upcoming procurement phases. ## Notice Soft Market Testing is a method of gathering Market Intelligence on a given subject area by engaging with the providers of the goods / services required. The purpose is to question how the existing services may be being delivered and to look for innovation and/ or alternative delivery models. At the same time the partner local authorities are looking for efficiencies and best value to contribute to outcomes for the children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in the region. Nottinghamshire County Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise on behalf of nine partner authorities in the East Midlands and is asking organisations to submit responses in support of this work and to help shape the future of the commissioning and procurement of SEND placements in the region. The partner local authorities are: * Derby City Council * Derbyshire County Council * Leicester City Council * Leicestershire County Council * Lincolnshire County Council * Northamptonshire County Council * Nottingham City Council * Nottinghamshire County Council * Rutland We have included some questions at the end of this document that should be completed and returned to us by 12:00pm on 22nd July 2018 The information and insight we obtain from these responses will then support the development of an options paper for the Directors of Children's Services Group with an outcome of the way forward expected in Autumn Term 2018. Neither the intentions nor the purpose of this soft market testing exercise is to confer any advantage upon its participants in any future procurement process. This document and associated information is not a call for tenders and tender responses but may support in the development of any future tender information. Link to Advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7075e824-5a7f-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bea42d-58aa-4a74-95d4-3328e1ffbe49 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 7QP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF16 South Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Rushcliffe | | Electoral ward | Trent Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Rushcliffe | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 4 Jul 2018 at 10:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bea42d-58aa-4a74-95d4-3328e1ffbe49 - 4 Jul 2018 at 09:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bea42d-58aa-4a74-95d4-3328e1ffbe49 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0bea42d-58aa-4a74-95d4-3328e1ffbe49 4th July 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.eastmidstenders.org - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7075e824-5a7f-e811-80ed-005056b64545&p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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