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title: "Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews"
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# Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-712f6bee-8ecb-47f3-b696-4a8390f6309d

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Practitioner Standards - Joint Evidence Reviews". This project falls under the industry category of "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV code: 73000000). The procurement involved a selective procedure through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to UCL Consultants Limited. The contract period begins on 27 August 2024 and ends on 26 August 2025. The project aims to procure external evidence reviews to inform the development of Practitioner Standards in areas such as Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Cognition and Learning, and Autistic Spectrum Disorder. These reviews will help rank the effectiveness of available evidence in supporting pupils with a range of needs. Delivery is expected across multiple locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational, consultancy, and research services, particularly those capable of contributing to evidence-based educational practices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can especially benefit from this contract, given the project's focus on in-depth research and comprehensive evidence reviews. The project's broad geographical scope and substantive funding of £283,225 GBP make it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their impact and influence in the educational sector. The nature of the task calls for companies experienced in conducting rigorous research and analysis, with a capacity to investigate identification, interventions, and collaborative working practices.

## Notice

Aim is to procure external evidence reviews to inform the development of 4 Practitioner Standards covering: Social Emotional and Mental Health, Sensory Impairment, Cognition and Learning, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Reviews would rank the effectiveness of available evidence of interventions to support pupils with a range of needs. Specific research questions will focus on investigating identification, interventions and working with professionals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7c029b-da3f-4c51-a152-1316c252c13e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2024 - 26 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £283,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £283,225 |
| 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 | UCL CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7c029b-da3f-4c51-a152-1316c252c13e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e7c029b-da3f-4c51-a152-1316c252c13e
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfe3b54e-0042-4be1-b332-38a5acacf22b
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