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title: "Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education"
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# Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30cb7d80-6644-4ccc-8211-da7dbfc90a89

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## Summary

The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted), located in Manchester, has completed the tender process for the procurement titled "Inspection Improvement - Inclusive Education." This contract, classified under the industry category "Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations," focuses on enhancing the Education Inspection Framework to better evaluate Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in mainstream and special schools, as well as across early years and further education. The project is valued at £27,000 and is scheduled to run from 3rd September 2024 to 31st August 2025, covering the region of England. This procurement was conducted using a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and inclusive education services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the work, involving direct collaboration with Ofsted's Inspection Improvement and Inclusive Education teams, makes it an ideal fit for organisations with expertise in SEND evaluation and education frameworks. Companies capable of providing specialist services in these areas will find this project advantageous for showcasing their expertise and gaining recognition in the public sector.

## Notice

The contractor will work closely with the Inspection Improvement and Inclusive Education teams to ensure the amended Education Inspection Framework is suitable for the evaluation of SEND in mainstream schools, and special schools and AP overall. There is also a need to understand how SEND can be better evaluated in early years and further education and skills provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6edb8cd-1423-4964-88a0-7aab62df8064 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STANDARDS IN EDUCATION, CHILDRENS SERVICES AND SKILLS |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLIVE ACADEMIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2024 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6edb8cd-1423-4964-88a0-7aab62df8064

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6edb8cd-1423-4964-88a0-7aab62df8064
  25th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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