--- title: "Strategic Reform Partner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-08-16" --- # Strategic Reform Partner Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab4a75b0-28d1-4dd6-8943-d895c03c89a6.json) ## Summary The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education in England, seeks a Strategic Reform Partner through an open procedure tender, with a contract value of £993,288. The tender titled "Strategic Reform Partner" is actively looking to enhance outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) by involving them in policy design and implementation. The tender period ends on 27 September 2021, and the contract is set to start on 1 April 2022, lasting until 31 March 2025. The services will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other overseas territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms involved in education and training services, particularly those specialising in SEND support and policy development. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess expertise in educational services or stakeholder engagement. By participating in this procurement, these organisations can contribute to meaningful change within the SEND sector, thereby enhancing their business profile and expanding their impact within the community. ## Notice Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and beyond; they find employment where that's appropriate; and lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives over which they have choices and control. Despite the ambitious reforms introduced under the Children and Families Act 2014, key challenges remain in delivering SEND services in line with our vision. Further embedding and delivery of these principles is required to improved outcomes for all children and young people with SEND, both in terms of educational outcomes and access to employment. Increased demand for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans is putting local authority SEND budgets under unsustainable pressure, and the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated the need for further support. Through this procurement we are aiming to improve outcomes for children and young people with SEND. This will be achieved through one contract which will provide services that support the Department for Education in policy development and implementation. The contract for a Strategic Reform Partner (SRP) presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy design, to develop and deliver DfE's SEND Strategic outcomes, with the effective involvement and participation of SEND organisations in the design and delivery of SEND-specific services. There are three objectives for seeking to buy SRP services: - Supporting SEND policy design and development - Supporting implementation of SEND policy - Gathering SEND sector market intelligence Additional information: The contract for a Strategic Reform Partner (SRP) presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy design, to develop and deliver DfE's SEND Strategic outcomes, with the effective involvement and participation of SEND organisations in the design and delivery of SEND-specific services. There are three objectives for seeking to buy SRP services: - Supporting SEND policy design and development - Supporting implementation of SEND policy - Gathering SEND sector market intelligence We are seeking to buy the services of a Strategic Reform Partner because we require the support of an external organisation, to support the DfE to participate in a range of meaningful stakeholder engagement and feedback opportunities across the SEND sector. This engagement with stakeholders, including delivery partners; practitioners across education, health, and care; the Voluntary and Community Sector; parent carers; and children and young people with SEND will be used to address gaps in the DfE's understanding and knowledge of the sector; to monitor impact of resources; understand and manage implementation risks; and inform future decision making and policy design and development in relation to SEND and SEND services. This includes supporting the DfE as we consider the findings of the Spending Review, SEND Review, Autism Strategy, and other developments in Government policy, including consideration of how we address any lasting impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people with SEND. The contract specifically aims to: - Provide expert advice and support to the Department. - Provide expert support to the Department on its key priorities. - Value the roles of all partners, including parents and young people, and ensure their voice influences every level of practice. - Identify positive change and good practice and respond to emerging issues. - Lead on the development of bespoke resources, as commissioned, that support and promote good practice. - Bring together other contract holders appointed to embed SEND reforms. - Represent England within the European Agency for Special Needs and Inclusive Education. Through effective stakeholder engagement, the Tender supports the continued improvement of coproduction at national, local and individual level, including enabling the continued embedding of the voices of SEND stakeholders in national policy development, to support system-wide improvements. Through empowering representatives of children and young people with SEND to provide feedback on SEND policy at a national level, services and provision can be designed and delivered in a way that works for children and young people. Provision that better meets children and young people's needs and supports them to fulfil their aspirations will improve their educational and lifetime outcomes based around the four Preparation for Adulthood outcomes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ce212-7764-4d66-b842-060154bff82d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £993,288 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 75121000 - Administrative educational services - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2021 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ce212-7764-4d66-b842-060154bff82d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5ce212-7764-4d66-b842-060154bff82d 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019669-2021 FTS notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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