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title: "National Network of Special Schools (con_5759)"
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# National Network of Special Schools (con_5759)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89d5d3d1-f441-4a51-a447-a53764f4860a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "National Network of Special Schools" for a total value of £20,000. This project falls under the education and training services category and targets the creation of a professional network for School Business Professionals in the special schools sector. The contract period commenced on 6 July 2020 and will conclude on 5 July 2021. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender was completed on 29 June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in education services, consultancy, and network facilitation, particularly those identified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in creating professional development networks or providing support and resources to educational institutions will find this project aligns well with their offerings. Engaging in this contract allows such businesses to expand their market reach and strengthen their reputation within the educational sector.

## Notice

The Department for Education launched the Schools' Buying Strategy in 2017. One of the aims of the strategy was to provide all School Business Professionals with networking opportunities, for peer to peer support, to ask questions and share knowledge through both online and face-to-face. Networks offer additional benefits, for example CPD opportunities, learning from peers and sharing best practice. Networks are helpful in many professional areas, but in the area of procurement, they are crucial for helping buyers to compare prices and suppliers and share tips and best practice. We want to support and create networks where they do not currently exist. Aim: To create a bespoke professional network for SBPs in the special schools sector, the Special Schools Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2354d-93b3-45af-bd71-1bd67ee5cb0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2020 - 5 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | SCHOOLS NORTH EAST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2354d-93b3-45af-bd71-1bd67ee5cb0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0b2354d-93b3-45af-bd71-1bd67ee5cb0c
  18th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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