--- title: "GB-Telford: Consultant required to develop a graduated model of SEND banded funding" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-25" --- # GB-Telford: Consultant required to develop a graduated model of SEND banded funding Buyer: TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e1ad9c6-0aa8-4755-b0b6-bc6b00d51cda.json) ## Summary The Telford & Wrekin Council is inviting bids for a consultancy service to develop a graduated model of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) banded funding. This procurement falls under the social services category, specifically focusing on special education services, located in Telford, West Midlands, UK. The procurement method is open, with the tender currently in the active stage. Bids must be submitted via the council's e-tendering portal by 31st March 2022 at 12:00 midday. Key dates include the evaluation completion by 4th April 2022 and the contract award on 6th April 2022. The contract is set to commence on 11th April 2022 and will run until 1st September 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in public sector consultancy within the education sector. Businesses with expertise in educational funding models, particularly in special education services, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus on SEND funding means that organisations experienced in educational policy, financial consultancy, or social services can leverage their knowledge to deliver a solution that meets the council's requirements. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 March 2022 for the following reason: Revised address of the tender opportunity(You have been invited to bid for the supply of a consultant to develop a graduated model of SEND banded funding which enables the allocation of incremental levels of financial resources (High needs funding) to pupils with a range of levels of complexity of need in a variety of settings in Telford. 1.2Please read this document in full and follow the instructions to submit your bid through the Councils e- tendering Portal, Delta by 31st March 2022. 1.3Please read this document in full and follow the instructions to submit your bid through the Councils e- tendering Portal, Delta. Our provisional timetable is as follows, although this may be subject to change. Issue Request for QuoteWednesday 23rd March 2022 Deadline for receipt of questionsTuesday 29th March 2022 12:00 mid-day Deadline for receipt of bidsThursday 31st March 2022 12:00 mid-day Evaluation completed byMonday 4th April 2022 Contract AwardWednesday 6th April 2022 Contract CommencementMonday 11th April 2022) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04b92b8-48e2-4942-bd65-c33ed3ec18c8 | | 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 | 25 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Apr 2022 - 1 Sep 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TELFORD & WREKIN COUNCIL | | Locality | TELFORD | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4LF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Madeley & Sutton Hill | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85320000 - Social services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2022 at 16:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04b92b8-48e2-4942-bd65-c33ed3ec18c8 - 23 Mar 2022 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04b92b8-48e2-4942-bd65-c33ed3ec18c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04b92b8-48e2-4942-bd65-c33ed3ec18c8 25th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=677838405 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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