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title: "Contract to support access to employment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)."
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# Contract to support access to employment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-456c2f9d-3dbc-4e8f-9c02-ec479039fbe7

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## Summary

The Department for Education is conducting a tender for a contract titled "Contract to support access to employment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)." This procurement falls within the social work and related services category and is based in London, England. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with a completed contract period lasting from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. The maximum estimated value of this contract is up to £300,000, inclusive of VAT. The deadline for submissions was at 10:00 AM on 30 January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in providing support services to young people, particularly those with special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete here, as the contract focuses on improving access to employment and may require innovative approaches tailored to the unique needs of these young people. Potential suppliers should have experience in educational support, transitional services, or vocational training to enhance the employment prospects for individuals with SEND.

## Notice

On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect, offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system is: * replacing statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requiring councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requiring better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * giving parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * introducing mediation for disputes; and * introducing a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 26 January 2016, the Children's Minister Edward Timpson, announced a package of additional support for implementation of the SEND reforms in England during 2016-17. This included: o PS35.8 million in implementation funding for local authorities in 2016 to 2017, recognising the additional duties placed on them as a result of the transition to EHC plans o PS27.3 million for the Family Fund Trust to support low income families with disabled children o PS15 million to fund the independent supporters programme, helping to support families and young people to navigate the system, and creating positive experiences for them o PS2.3 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together to provide invaluable support and advice for families To complement this programme of delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2017-18 to improve access to employment for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Some of the key requirements for the contract are provided at Annex A. Further information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To request a copy of the documentation, please e mail the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk, quoting the contract title and reference number. In the subject line of your e mail, please include the words 'Request for ITT documentation'. See 'Attachments' for a word version of the advert which includes links to other documents. Additional information: The maximum estimated value of this contract is up to PS300,000 over the 12 month period, inclusive of VAT. Deadline for receipt of tenders (time and date): Three hard copies of all completed tenders must be received by Angela Overington no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 at: The Department for Education 0-25 SEND Unit Level 1, Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT An electronic PDF version must also be submitted no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 to the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two additional years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5ec85b-4963-4931-ae62-2621ed37e8b2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £359,924 |
| 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 | ROYAL MENCAP SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 08:48 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5ec85b-4963-4931-ae62-2621ed37e8b2
- 26 Jul 2017 at 09:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5ec85b-4963-4931-ae62-2621ed37e8b2
- 24 Apr 2017 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5ec85b-4963-4931-ae62-2621ed37e8b2
- 17 Jan 2017 at 13:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc54a621-451f-431f-affd-ce47e39f15ba
- 20 Dec 2016 at 23:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc54a621-451f-431f-affd-ce47e39f15ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b5ec85b-4963-4931-ae62-2621ed37e8b2
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc54a621-451f-431f-affd-ce47e39f15ba
  17th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/41102e14-b0f7-4dba-a3b9-45dc129c36cd
  Word version of the advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/96cd1598-8d81-4181-8235-dda26a33c21d
  Questions and answers document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5627c948-6469-44e7-b3bb-839ebf18b540
  Contract

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