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title: "Workforce support - schools"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Workforce support - schools

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53fed174-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Workforce support – schools" was conducted by the Department for Education in England, focusing on the education and training services sector. This tender was initiated under an open procedure and is now at the award stage. The procurement process commenced on 9 May 2016, with a contract value of £850,000, and is set to run until 31 March 2017. Important dates included a tender submission deadline of 31 March 2016, making it essential for interested parties to have submitted their applications by this date. The location of the contract is in London, where the Department for Education is situated.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in educational support services, particularly those specialising in workforce development for schools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract aims to enhance the support available for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England, meaning that organisations with expertise in educational psychology, training for educator skills, and SEND advocacy would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## 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 in 2016-17 to support the schools workforce. 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 31 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 31 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/73667ad7-2d95-4ee5-b4be-3eea1c21a522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 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 | £850,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £850,000 |
| 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 | LONDON LEADERSHIP STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73667ad7-2d95-4ee5-b4be-3eea1c21a522
- 14 Dec 2017 at 10:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73667ad7-2d95-4ee5-b4be-3eea1c21a522
- 31 Jul 2017 at 20:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73667ad7-2d95-4ee5-b4be-3eea1c21a522
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33226d2-2b82-4bc7-a7ac-b301dfaedb4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73667ad7-2d95-4ee5-b4be-3eea1c21a522
  14th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33226d2-2b82-4bc7-a7ac-b301dfaedb4b
  19th February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/63b50e5c-8fba-4dd8-8987-b2b8e4a3a676
  Word version of the full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38283503-bb40-45f7-b3f9-9a354271cf63
  Word version of the full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/8580b7f7-f24a-49cf-844f-9b22a7e9f813
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e844dae0-fab4-4bf0-8fea-c29fec6e673c
  Word version of the full advert
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac8fe7a5-8cd7-4167-a0e1-57475904642d
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/604bc454-d5b5-428f-ba6c-7ec7ab84fd1c
  Word version of the full advert

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