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title: "Award of the Centre for Excellence in SEND (theme of specialism in the mainstream)"
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# Award of the Centre for Excellence in SEND (theme of specialism in the mainstream)

Buyer: PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED MYT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55e2971e-3414-45a5-881b-033ccba5ea08

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED MYT as the buying organisation for the awarded contract titled "Award of the Centre for Excellence in SEND (theme of specialism in the mainstream)." The project falls under the Education and training services industry category and covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This procurement is in the Award stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 4th May 2023, and the contract period spanning from 5th May 2023 to 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was a direct Single Tender Action (below threshold), with the award value totalling £265,126 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), particularly those capable of providing specialist further education services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to compete, aligning with the project's suitability criteria. The awarded provider, Natspec, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited to deliver on this contract, showcasing expertise in the niche of SEND within mainstream education. This contract offers a substantial growth opportunity, given its coverage across several regions and the firm value attributed to the service provision.

## Notice

A Direct Award contract has been awarded to Natspec under the Framework for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) LOT 6: Specialist FE Provider Organisations. Open tender was published 14/11/2022 FTS/OJEU Ref: 20221114-000007 (2022/S 000-032245) (XMLID=193626, Mail=TED32-XML29-20221114)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb636a2-5e77-4e73-8fd8-7cafe761fd1c |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,126 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £265,126 |
| 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 | PROACTIS TENDERS LIMITED MYT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SP |
| 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 | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb636a2-5e77-4e73-8fd8-7cafe761fd1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb636a2-5e77-4e73-8fd8-7cafe761fd1c
  17th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT168810
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.et-foundation.co.uk

## Provenance

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