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title: "Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities (Ref 21-22/041) (con_12854)"
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# Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities (Ref 21-22/041) (con_12854)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a93d608e-a7cf-4b12-9875-abc832c96521

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract titled "Managing High Needs Budgets - Case Studies of Effective Practice In Local Authorities," aimed at conducting qualitative research to assist local authorities in effectively managing their high needs budgets amidst financial pressures. This procurement process, classified under the category of research and development services, was executed via a limited procurement method through a competitive quotation. The contract is valued at £25,000 and commenced on 9 December 2021, concluding on 31 May 2022. The procurement stage has recently moved to 'Award', with the official award notice published on 2 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with experience in educational finance and local government operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts may find this project particularly relevant, as it seeks to identify effective budget management practices which could inform future government guidance. Companies equipped with expertise in qualitative research and a strong understanding of the challenges faced by local authorities in managing special educational needs (SEND) services will be well-positioned to compete.

## Notice

This contract relates to qualitative research being undertaken to support local authorities (LAs) in managing their high needs budgets at a time of increasing financial pressures and demand for SEND services and support. The contractor will identify and examine examples of good and promising high needs budgetary practices within a sample of LAs, with a view to the department being able to update guidance for all LAs on managing budgets in the context of current pressures, and share examples of approaches and budgetary practices that some authorities have put in place recently to good effect.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba34aebb-eefc-4984-82df-41bf6c47adc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATEGIC SERVICES FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2022 at 19:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba34aebb-eefc-4984-82df-41bf6c47adc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba34aebb-eefc-4984-82df-41bf6c47adc8
  2nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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