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title: "Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22"
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# Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f820fd-3bc4-4226-9b3d-21a5bdb42438

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a contract titled "Strategic Reform Partner (SEND: Targeted) 2021/22." This contract falls under the education and training services category and is based in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract awarded on 15 March 2021 for a total value of £275,913. The contract period runs from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022, while the tender period closed on 26 February 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, as it was below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering training and reform support within the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) sector. Businesses with expertise in local collaboration among social care professionals or those that can provide targeted advice and training would be particularly well-suited to engage with future similar contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore these types of opportunities to foster growth and contribute effectively to SEND reform initiatives.

## Notice

Notice of Contract Award for Strategic Reform Partner Services. Contract aims: Embedding of SEND reform, delivered training to support better collaboration at local level between social care and SEND. This it through targeted communications to local areas/regions, focused on enhancing reach to social care professionals in local areas with a WSOA, and support to improve social care practice in relation to SEND. Provided 30 days of expert advice to the SEND review team alongside facilitating a series of sector events across regions for the review team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc230488-23a9-43dc-b021-2bda7cae3a87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,913 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £275,913 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNCIL FOR DISABLED CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 13:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc230488-23a9-43dc-b021-2bda7cae3a87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc230488-23a9-43dc-b021-2bda7cae3a87
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f29f2a1-4f47-4e69-bd83-ae4e8d17329b
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