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title: "CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair"
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published: "2025-02-07"
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# CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84c1f9fd-2d08-482d-be38-b17bb0a1e4b7

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council has awarded a direct procurement contract for the "CCS065 Appointment of SEND Independent Chair" to Optimising Potential Ltd. The contract, classified under the research and development services category, follows a recent SEND inspection that necessitated the appointment of an independent chair to facilitate the SEND improvement board. The contract, valued at £84,000, will be active from 1st December 2024 to 1st December 2026. This award was published on 7th February 2025, with the initial tender process closing on 30th November 2024. The primary location for delivery is England, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in research and consultancy services. Companies engaged in similar services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and credibility within the public sector. The direct award procurement method underscores the need for expertise and reliable service delivery, making it suitable for businesses with a proven track record in managing high-impact projects in the education sector. Derbyshire County Council's commitment to improving SEND services also highlights the importance of innovation and specialised knowledge in this domain.

## Notice

Following the latest SEND inspection, there is a requirement to appoint an independent chair to facilitate the SEND improvement board.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d20b9d-66a0-4558-927a-b561f5f57b86 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPTIMISING POTENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d20b9d-66a0-4558-927a-b561f5f57b86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d20b9d-66a0-4558-927a-b561f5f57b86
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

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