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title: "315 - Independent Chair - Wigan Education Partnership"
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# 315 - Independent Chair - Wigan Education Partnership

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dc99b52-1285-4ee8-beef-c1118c1be6be

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## Summary

Wigan Council is inviting tenders for the position of Independent Chair for the Wigan Education Partnership, a critical initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for children and young people in Wigan. The procurement process is currently active and follows an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 5th January 2021. The contract is set to commence on 22nd January 2021 and will last for two years, allowing for a total of six meetings per year, alongside other related responsibilities. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category, with a total contract value of £11,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with relevant experience in educational leadership and governance. Businesses that have expertise in managing educational partnerships and possess strong collaborative skills will find this tender particularly suitable. Engaging in this process not only allows for a significant role in the educational framework of Wigan but also positions companies well to strengthen their portfolio and network within the public sector.

## Notice

Wigan Council are seeking a suitably experienced Independent Chair to chair the Wigan Education Partnership - the principal body that unites the existing collaborative, system-led model with a strategic vision that ensures we improve outcomes for children and young people across Wigan through utilising the skills and expertise of all key professionals across all phases. The successful candidate will be required from January 2021, for a two year period that will include 6 meetings a year plus any other relevant work related to the work of the Board. Board meetings are currently taking place virtually each half term, but will return to physical meetings in the Wigan Borough.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c737c05-1bf1-4f7c-ad72-874690431d55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2021 - 21 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,000 |
| 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 | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2020 at 18:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c737c05-1bf1-4f7c-ad72-874690431d55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c737c05-1bf1-4f7c-ad72-874690431d55
  10th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0cc1f845-e73a-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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