--- title: "Evaluation of the Centres for Excellence in SEND" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION" published: "2019-07-15" --- # Evaluation of the Centres for Excellence in SEND Buyer: THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4537fead-cc2e-4888-b560-017df7a08ce4.json) ## Summary The Education and Training Foundation is seeking tenders for the evaluation of the Centres for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through an open procurement process. The tender, titled "Evaluation of the Centres for Excellence in SEND," was published on 15 July 2019 and is classified under evaluation consultancy services. The procurement is set to close on 9 August 2019, with the contract period commencing on 21 August 2019 and ending on 31 August 2020. This opportunity is available across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South East. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in consultancy and educational services. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in research, evaluation, and the special education sector can leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence. Engaging in this evaluation can not only enhance service delivery in SEND but also build partnerships with prominent education and training organisations. ## Notice The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) have commissioned three distinct Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) on the themes of community, curriculum and people. The ETF are seeking a tenderer to evaluate the impact of these Centres for Excellence. The aim of the evaluation is to identify 1). the impact on the leaders who engage with the leadership offer and 2). the impact on managers and practitioners who engage with the communities of practice, to identify if engagement with the Centres for Excellence in SEND has resulted in a change in how they approach support for learners with both identified and unidentified special educational needs in their organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848cf015-32f6-4a38-8c5d-2df600b4c41c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2019 - 31 Aug 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9SP | | 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 | Pimlico North | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80340000 - Special education services - 80400000 - Adult and other education services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848cf015-32f6-4a38-8c5d-2df600b4c41c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/848cf015-32f6-4a38-8c5d-2df600b4c41c 15th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL157680 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.et-foundation.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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