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title: "STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE WORKFORCE IN MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS"
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# STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO THE WORKFORCE IN MAINSTREAM AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-631f3bad-55f2-40f2-a42c-4b2381577359

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Strategic Support to the Workforce in Mainstream and Special Schools" is being conducted by the Department for Education, located in London, England. This procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Training Services, with an estimated contract value ranging from £1.5 million to £1.9 million for the first year, and between £1.1 million and £1.5 million for the second year. The procurement method is open, and the contract period spans from 2nd April 2018 to 31st March 2020. The tender period ended on 29th January 2018, with the award date noted on 30th March 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Companies that specialise in workforce training, resource development for educational institutions, or provide support services tailored to mainstream and special schools would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract. The potential for a two-year extension based on performance further enhances the attractiveness of this opportunity for qualified stakeholders.

## Notice

See 'Attachments' for full description and additional information. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract is between PS1.5m and PS1.9m over the first year of the contract, reducing to between PS1.1m and PS1.5m for the second year of the contract. Funding is inclusive of all VAT that may be chargeable. There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two further years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b52f1-b0da-40df-9424-228fe056f02b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,398,962 |
| 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (NASEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2018 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b52f1-b0da-40df-9424-228fe056f02b
- 16 Jan 2018 at 17:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df96cf3-b759-4526-bb1e-f54bb02d9cda
- 15 Dec 2017 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df96cf3-b759-4526-bb1e-f54bb02d9cda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a1b52f1-b0da-40df-9424-228fe056f02b
  23rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5df96cf3-b759-4526-bb1e-f54bb02d9cda
  16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2365712b-987c-4b53-a763-bcfeaa82c159
  Description and additional information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cdf70e2-007e-4e7d-a2e7-966f05b3b8cd
  Question and Answer document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc0ae0f7-7c45-4805-9936-73ccd0f61a2e
  Contract

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