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title: "Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) - (con_27586)"
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# Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) - (con_27586)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-467aee24-7b3a-4f59-8654-f67ad71e71ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for evaluating the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs) has been conducted by the Department for Education, based in Manchester, England. This contract falls under the "Research and Development Services" category, identified by CPV code 73000000, and is set to deliver services across the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was selective, utilizing a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system (CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS). The tender process concluded on 20 December 2024, and the contract commenced on 4 April 2025, continuing until the end of 2029. With a total value of £350,000, the contract was awarded to CFE, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Leicester.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in research and consultancy, particularly those expanding within educational and developmental services. Given the project's scope, businesses geared towards providing innovative research and insights into educational qualifications might find this contract particularly lucrative. SMEs and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance of competing in such tenders due to the emphasis on inclusive and suitable procurement processes. Enterprising within the education and research sectors, especially those focusing on special educational needs, will find this type of tender beneficial for growth, networking, and operational expansion.

## Notice

**This is not a call for competition** This is the contract award notice for "the Evaluation of the National Professional Qualification(NPQ) for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators (SENCOs)". The competition was carried out using the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Marketplace DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d9dbeb-2a19-4cf5-9929-4c853ce7cd3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d9dbeb-2a19-4cf5-9929-4c853ce7cd3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36d9dbeb-2a19-4cf5-9929-4c853ce7cd3c
  2nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f6da76c-3c2b-4b47-a7c6-8428557f167a
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