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title: "24 25 388 The Parent's Portal"
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# 24 25 388 The Parent's Portal

Buyer: BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c423bd4b-bbab-4828-bb78-df9f3e81ab4b

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## Summary

Buckinghamshire Council has completed the procurement process for "24 25 388 The Parent's Portal," an e-learning service aimed at supporting families with neurodivergent children or special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The contract was directly awarded to Autism Early Support Trust Ltd, a VCSE and SME, with the project valued at £133,920. Delivering workshops, webinars, and parent support groups, the service will cater to residents of Buckinghamshire in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period begins on 1 November 2024 and ends on 1 September 2026, with key promotional activities expected from Buckinghamshire Council and NHS providers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in e-learning and child support services to collaborate with public authorities. The direct procurement method underscores the council's confidence in Autism Early Support Trust Ltd's capabilities. SMEs and VCSEs in related fields, particularly those that can offer innovative educational and support solutions, would find this project conducive to business growth. This initiative not only opens potential for partnerships but also establishes a precedent for future collaborations with local councils on similar projects.

## Notice

An online tool developed to support families who may have a neurodivergent child, or SEND need that is pre or post diagnosis by providing workshops, recorded webinars and parent support groups to registered users who are resident in Buckinghamshire. The successful operation of the contract is contingent upon the promotion and signposting to the service which will need to be undertaken by the Buckinghamshire Council and Contracted NHS providers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364e0cd7-899a-4fb8-ac26-739e4c960ec0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,920 |
| 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 | BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYLESBURY |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP20 1UA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Aylesbury North |
| Westminster constituency | Aylesbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUTISM EARLY SUPPORT TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2024 at 10:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364e0cd7-899a-4fb8-ac26-739e4c960ec0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364e0cd7-899a-4fb8-ac26-739e4c960ec0
  28th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/

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