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title: "SEND High Needs Strategic Planning Review"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER"
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# SEND High Needs Strategic Planning Review

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0768571-bdbe-425b-b760-2d19181d1b49

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently seeking a Consultant to conduct a SEND High Needs Strategic Planning Review, with the tender published on 11th January 2018. This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically consulting services, with an open procedure method. The tender period will close on 22nd January 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2018, concluding on 28th February 2019. The location for this engagement is within the United Kingdom, catering to a broad geographical outreach including British Overseas Territories and other regions.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for consultants and businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those focused on special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies that excel in data analysis, strategic recommendations, and stakeholder engagement will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The engagement aims to enhance support for children and young people with SEND, resulting in a potential growth avenue in a sector that prioritises inclusive educational practices and community support.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council wish to engage a Consultant to undertake a SEND High Needs Strategic Planning Review. The Consultant will be required to conduct the review, analyse data and provide recommendations in the form of a written report. Specifically, the Consultant will provide a comprehensive strategic report for senior stakeholders, including recommendations that identify key strategic opportunities to support the Authority and partners in achieving our ambition to ensure that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) have access to a range of provision and support across the borough, which meets their educational needs and provides good opportunities for them to progress.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e0cfb5-a1a4-4bb4-a251-83ef1896cc11 |
| 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 | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e0cfb5-a1a4-4bb4-a251-83ef1896cc11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e0cfb5-a1a4-4bb4-a251-83ef1896cc11
  11th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c1fc6e75-aef6-e711-80e8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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