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title: "Block Purchase of Education placements for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Block Purchase of Education placements for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ce1af29-7862-40ca-9e14-20440a982313

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "Block Purchase of Education placements for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties." This tender, categorized under education and training services, seeks to secure 15 full-time education placements in Stockport or nearby areas for children in Key Stages 3 and 4. The open procurement method is being utilised, and the tender period ends on 10th July 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st September 2020 and last until 31st August 2022. The total value of the contract is £600,000, with a minimum bid value of £300,000.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in educational services tailored to meet the social and emotional needs of children. Businesses that specialise in educational support, consultancy, or training for special educational needs (SEND) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. With the emphasis on Ofsted-registered provisions, there is a clear focus on quality and compliance, making it essential for bidders to demonstrate their credentials and capacity to deliver effective educational support in this sensitive area.

## Notice

The requirement is for the block-purchase of 15 full-time education places for children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties in Key Stages 3 and 4, at appropriately Ofsted-registered SEND specialist educational premises in Stockport (or, adjoining Local Authority areas within quick and easy reach of Stockport). This opportunity is advertised under the Light Touch Regime (CPV Code 80000000-4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a5e480-51fd-40fe-9596-44755c3d0fec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2020 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a5e480-51fd-40fe-9596-44755c3d0fec
- 19 Jun 2020 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7078f78-83d9-4d5a-8294-ca736e03707e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3a5e480-51fd-40fe-9596-44755c3d0fec
  24th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7078f78-83d9-4d5a-8294-ca736e03707e
  19th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=04a65537-1eb2-ea11-8103-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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