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title: "Independent Special Education Placements (ISEPs)"
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# Independent Special Education Placements (ISEPs)

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6125c8cb-80bf-487d-a9f3-95f1a6eebef7

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## Summary

Torbay Council has completed the procurement process for Independent Special Education Placements (ISEPs), addressing the educational needs of children and young people with special educational needs who cannot be accommodated within local schools in Torbay. This falls under the special education services category (CPV code: 80340000) and has a contract value of £2,392,000. The procurement used a direct award method tailored to individual needs, with the contract period running from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025. Key participating suppliers include Abbey School, Bicton College, and several other specialised educational institutions across various locations in England.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for providers of specialised educational services, especially those that cater to unique educational requirements and can offer bespoke solutions. Businesses within the special education sector, particularly SMEs, can benefit from entering similar procurement processes in future, as the direct award method favours those who can meet specific needs effectively. This contract emphasizes the demand for robust partnerships between local authorities and service providers to enhance educational outcomes for special needs students, fostering both business growth and community impact.

## Notice

Individual contracts in place with ISEPs which are used to place children and young people with special educational needs who are unable to access their education within Torbay's local schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c0b138-3ffd-486d-b8c8-7031220c68b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct award- CYP placed in ISEP based on their needs and the ability of the school to meet those needs. Therefore each placement is needs led. |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,392,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,392,000 |
| 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 | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ABBEY SCHOOL; BICTON COLLEGE; BRIAN JACKSON COLLEGE; GREATER HORSESHOE SCHOOL; LIVERPOOL PROGRESS SCHOOL; ON TRACK; PHOENIX BAY; PRESTON BRIDGE; ROC; ROYAL COLLEGE FOR THE BLIND; SFIT - SCHOOL FOR INSPIRING TALENTS; STOVER; THE DEAF ACADEMY; THE HAMMOND; THE WILDINGS; TOTNES INDEPENDENT; TRINITY SCHOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c0b138-3ffd-486d-b8c8-7031220c68b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05c0b138-3ffd-486d-b8c8-7031220c68b6
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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