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title: "Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs (con_5996)"
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# Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs (con_5996)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96f8b177-1c98-43c9-bc92-69870cd556ca

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Delivery of the Looked-After-Children & Independent School Demonstrator Hubs" was initiated by the Department for Education in England. This tender, classified under education and training services, has reached the award stage as of 16 March 2020, with a total contract value of £249,750. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2020 and concluded on 30 June 2021. The open procedure was utilised for this procurement and involved the establishment of between 6 and 10 demonstrator hubs aimed at fostering partnerships between independent schools and looked-after children. The location for the delivery of these services is across all regions of England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in educational services and child welfare. Suitable competitors could include organisations that have experience in educational partnerships, child placement brokerage, and support services for looked-after children. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their involvement in a growing sector focused on delivering equitable educational opportunities to vulnerable populations.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a delivery partner to A. set up and run between 6 and 10 demonstrator hubs in England which promote partnerships between independent schools and looked-after children (LAC) and; B. a national placement brokerage service for the placement of LAC in independent schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55360d3c-149e-4a3c-8531-7ed39a555eaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £249,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £249,750 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROYAL NATIONAL CHILDREN'S SPRINGBOARD FOUNDATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55360d3c-149e-4a3c-8531-7ed39a555eaf
- 8 Apr 2019 at 11:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66c8570-9086-44d0-b095-c369e93417df
- 1 Apr 2019 at 08:34 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66c8570-9086-44d0-b095-c369e93417df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/55360d3c-149e-4a3c-8531-7ed39a555eaf
  22nd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e66c8570-9086-44d0-b095-c369e93417df
  8th April 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b7249f4c-ac87-408a-8ab3-07a8a7a139ef
  Prior Information Notice

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