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title: "SUPPORTING STRATEGIC PARTICIPATION BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS"
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# SUPPORTING STRATEGIC PARTICIPATION BY CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af23cfb1-463e-4e3b-861e-3890e4b65b62

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Supporting Strategic Participation by Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Parents" has been conducted by the Department for Education in London. The contract, categorised under health and social work services, holds an estimated value of £3.8 million, covering the period from 2nd April 2018 to 31st March 2020, with an option for extension. The open procurement method was employed, facilitating a broad participation, and the tender period concluded on 29th January 2018.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with a focus on education and support for special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-positioned to compete, as the tender is designed to encourage diverse input from organisations capable of delivering impactful services in the SEND sector. Engaging with this opportunity can help businesses expand their influence and capabilities in a vital area of public service.

## Notice

See 'Attachments' for full description and additional information. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract is up to PS1.9m in 2018-19; and up to PS1.9m in 2019-20. Funding is inclusive of all VAT that may be chargeable. There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two further years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb1599-8ed7-4952-ab15-fa371423f590 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,798,640 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONTACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2018 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb1599-8ed7-4952-ab15-fa371423f590
- 16 Jan 2018 at 17:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9fc153-7901-45a0-bed0-7d0357693216
- 15 Dec 2017 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9fc153-7901-45a0-bed0-7d0357693216

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb1599-8ed7-4952-ab15-fa371423f590
  27th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f9fc153-7901-45a0-bed0-7d0357693216
  16th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f744bff-51c2-4eb9-b99e-0b463fd9fa5b
  Description and additional information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecea8a06-390d-43b1-be47-64c209caff97
  Question and Answer document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4d550b7-d7c4-408a-a2a3-276db15b9af5
  Contract

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