--- title: "Quotation for the Strategic Review of High Needs Provision for Children with SEND Consultancy Report" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKPOOL COUNCIL" published: "2017-05-19" --- # Quotation for the Strategic Review of High Needs Provision for Children with SEND Consultancy Report Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d4a79e7-ce31-49df-94b4-617e7bad4688.json) ## Summary The Blackpool Council is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Quotation for the Strategic Review of High Needs Provision for Children with SEND Consultancy Report." This procurement falls under the research and development consultancy services category and is located in Blackpool, North West England. The open tender is active, with submissions due by 20th June 2017. The selected contractor will be required to deliver a final report by 1st September 2017, following a contract period from 7th July to 1st September 2017. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in education consultancy, particularly those with experience in strategic reviews and inclusive practices in special and mainstream educational settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to apply, as demonstrated by the contract's suitability criteria. Engaging in this project allows firms to contribute meaningfully to local educational provision while potentially expanding their portfolio and capabilities in similar future ventures. ## Notice The Department of Education has allocated funding to local authorities for the purpose of carrying out strategic reviews of High Needs provision. In common with many areas Blackpool is experiencing significant pressures on High Needs budgets as a result of increasing numbers of pupils accessing special schools, the Pupil Referral Unit and out of area placements. Blackpool Council is therefore seeking applications from interested organisations to carry out a review in respect of provision for Blackpool pupils. The review should consider the effectiveness and value for money of the full range of provision both locally and out of area. The review should cover provision for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (as defined by the Code of Practice 2014), including those whose barriers to learning are social and emotional mental health difficulties. The review should include an evaluation of the extent of inclusive practice in mainstream settings and special resource units as well as evaluating whether there is a correct balance of local provision in specialist settings. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate recent practical experience of research and/or consultancy within strategic education in specialist and mainstream settings. A final report will be required by 1st September 2017. Additional information: https://procontract.due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d78c3a8-affb-4d81-923e-9c0062dd2151 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2017 - 1 Sep 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL | | Locality | BLACKPOOL | | Post town | Blackpool | | Postcode | FY1 1NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool | | Local authority | Blackpool | | Electoral ward | Talbot | | Westminster constituency | Blackpool South | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 19 May 2017 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d78c3a8-affb-4d81-923e-9c0062dd2151 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d78c3a8-affb-4d81-923e-9c0062dd2151 19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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