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title: "School Improvement Partner"
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# School Improvement Partner

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c65bc3-fada-4a6d-a1e9-e6181e2a8ffb

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Torbay Council seeking a consultant to act as a School Improvement Partner, aimed at enhancing the performance of schools within the Torbay region, England. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services industry category and is classified under CPV code 85000000. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1 September 2021 and concluding on 31 August 2023. The procurement stage has transitioned to the Award phase, with an active date of 26 July 2021 and a recent award notice published on 20 April 2022. The total contract value is £40,500, with a minimum threshold of £39,500.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational consultancy and support services. Firms that have experience working with educational institutions and a proven track record in aiding school improvement initiatives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with Torbay Council, businesses can not only contribute to the betterment of local education but also foster long-term partnerships and expand their presence within the public sector.

## Notice

Torbay Council has a duty to ensure that there is a robust process in place to monitor improvements within schools across the Torbay area where it has been identified that those schools require improvement. The school improvement process is reliant on a consultant entering the schools which have an Improvement Plan in place, the consultant monitors the improvements that the schools make and compile a visit note which is provided to the Torbay Council's Education Team to ensure a Quality Assurance. This Specialist Education Advice and support to schools provided by the consultant will ensure compliance with education legislation and current Ofsted regulations. To ensure that this process is compliant with the above regulations, Torbay Council is looking to enter into a Contract with a consultant who will be able to go into schools and support those schools with their improvement journey.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfbb9f0-21ce-4490-9492-a8b5018e32a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,500 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KAREN GANNON: SCHOOL LEADERSHIP SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfbb9f0-21ce-4490-9492-a8b5018e32a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdfbb9f0-21ce-4490-9492-a8b5018e32a3
  20th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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