--- title: "SEN Discretionary Payments Open Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-05" --- # SEN Discretionary Payments Open Framework Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b672faab-3640-4794-a220-3b8231e9609f.json) ## Summary HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded a contract for the provision of Special Education Needs training under the 'SEN Discretionary Payments Open Framework'. The contract, valued at up to £109,000,000, involves multiple suppliers delivering services such as tutoring, mentoring, and specialist teaching. The procurement method used was an Open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period ending on June 8, 2022. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2022, and end on June 30, 2026, providing a significant opportunity for businesses in the services sector in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process initiated by HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL for the 'SEN Discretionary Payments Open Framework' offers SMEs and other businesses the chance to provide services supporting special education needs. The open procedure allows flexibility for bidders to compete for various lots, covering different types of educational support services. The contract duration, extending up to 12 years, presents a long-term opportunity for businesses to establish ongoing partnerships with the council. This particular procurement process falls within the CPV classification of special education services and focuses on creating a framework that promotes continuous improvement and innovation in education delivery. ## Notice Hampshire County Council has established an 'Open Framework' for the provision of Special Education Needs training to provide additional education and supportive services to pupils in Hampshire who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. Examples of services could include tutoring pupils who are in education, providing tutoring or mentoring for pupils who are struggling to engage in education, supporting pupils who are educated other than at school (EOTAS) or working to provide specialist support to aid education placements. As an 'Open Framework' service providers can apply to join the framework at any time during its term. The Open Framework will be divided into 6 Lots. Lot 1 - Tutoring (QTS qualified) Lot 2 - Tutoring (non QTS qualified) Lot 3 - Specialist teachers Lot 4 - Services supporting education Lot 5 - Other services supporting education Lot 6 - Registered physiotherapy Service providers can bid for any lots that they are able to deliver a service on. There are price caps associated on each lot. The detail on this is shown within the tender documents. The Open Framework has been let for an additional period of 4 years and 2 further extension periods of 4 years will be available, taking the maximum length of the Open Framework to 12 years. The anticipated value of the Open Framework is up to PS109,000,000. All documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home Additional information: Tender documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3a9be8-ac84-4aa5-897b-5a010f9cbe9c | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £109,000,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WINCHESTER | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2022 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3a9be8-ac84-4aa5-897b-5a010f9cbe9c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c3a9be8-ac84-4aa5-897b-5a010f9cbe9c 5th October 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home - https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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