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title: "Contract to provide special educational needs and / or disabilities support for the further education sector in England"
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# Contract to provide special educational needs and / or disabilities support for the further education sector in England

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53df7bd7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England has announced a contract titled "Contract to provide special educational needs and / or disabilities support for the further education sector in England." This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, is currently in the award stage, with a total contract value of £500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 25 April 2016 and conclude on 31 March 2017. Interested parties had to submit their tenders by 10:00 am on 21 March 2016, with submissions required to be delivered to the Department's SEND Unit located in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those focusing on special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. The successful implementation of the contract will not only enhance support for students with SEND in further education but also allow competitive businesses to expand their service offerings and create a positive impact within the educational community.

## Notice

See 'Attachments' for a word version of this description. 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 to provide support for the further education sector in 2016-17. Some of the key requirements for the contract are provided at Annex A in the word version of the advert (see 'Attachments'). Further information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To request a copy of the documentation, please e mail the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2016-17.SEND@education.gsi.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'. Additional information: Three hard copies of all completed tenders must be received by Angela Overington no later than 10.00am on 21 March 2016 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 21 March 2016 to the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2016-17.SEND@education.gsi.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3bbe4-25c5-4bbb-8848-91aa5df6ba75 |
| 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 | 31 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | 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 | THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2017 at 20:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3bbe4-25c5-4bbb-8848-91aa5df6ba75
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688ed25-8361-466f-812a-af7f8a7807ab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2f3bbe4-25c5-4bbb-8848-91aa5df6ba75
  31st July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0688ed25-8361-466f-812a-af7f8a7807ab
  18th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d333633a-4037-431e-8ea2-a69d246e8cb7
  Word version of the full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9ad57470-1d61-495c-9c79-25710ce75e90
  Word version of the full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d7467a65-b318-47d0-b37e-e461c196e3b3
  Contract

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