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title: "Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b369af26-2bda-4afe-ae35-f578dcfbca71"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b369af26-2bda-4afe-ae35-f578dcfbca71

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is seeking to award grants under the title "Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal)." This initiative falls within the education and training services industry category and is set to take place in various locations across the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, following a single tender action with a total value of £2,300,000. The tender period concluded on 2nd March 2020, and the contract will run from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in services that support parent carer forums or those that enhance engagement with families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Companies that specialise in community outreach, advocacy, training, or educational services would be well-positioned to compete. By tapping into this funding, businesses can expand their services and strengthen their impact on local SEND decision-making, promoting greater inclusivity and awareness in the sector.

## Notice

Award notice for the Parent Carer Forum Grants - Parent carer forums are volunteer run groups of local parents of children and young people with SEND. Our grant supports activities which generates additional membership of the PCF, so as to demonstrate greater reach and improved validity of the PCF's. The more parents they represent, the greater their impact and influence on local SEND decision-making, which is a key aim of the SEND reforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c255bc-2a6b-4eb3-bdaf-d11be2f0e441 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,300,000 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIOUS LOCAL AUTHORITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2020 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c255bc-2a6b-4eb3-bdaf-d11be2f0e441

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7c255bc-2a6b-4eb3-bdaf-d11be2f0e441
  5th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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