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title: "3070_17 Autism Outreach and Children with Medical Needs Support Services"
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# 3070_17 Autism Outreach and Children with Medical Needs Support Services

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6d3ddeb-f159-4f57-a2b9-5e56a6a375d5

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council, represented by ESPO, is conducting an open tender for the "3070_17 Autism Outreach and Children with Medical Needs Support Services" in the education sector. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having received a total estimated contract value of £5,480,000 and allowing for a potential extension of 12 months. The tender submission deadline is set for 31 January 2017, with services required primarily in the East Midlands region. Key contract dates range from 3 May 2017 to 31 March 2020, focusing on educational support for children with special needs.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for service providers specialising in educational support, autism outreach, and children's medical needs. Businesses that would thrive in this competitive environment include those offering 1:1 support services, online educational resources, or specialist training in autism spectrum conditions. Non-profit organisations and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in delivering targeted educational services to vulnerable children may find this tender particularly suitable.

## Notice

In this instance, ESPO is working on behalf of Leicestershire County Council (the Council) to undertake a procurement process to identify and appoint a number of service providers to provide educational services to support the Council's Autism Outreach - Intensive Support and Children with Medical Needs teams that sit within the Council's Children's and Families department. There will also be a Bidders Forum at ESPO on 13.01.17 (10am). This will be an opportunity to hear from ESPO and the Council about the Framework requirements and the tender process. It will also offer an opportunity to ask questions. To register your attendance at the forum, please email in advance the names of the person(s) who will attend to: care@espo.org. Lot No: 1 - Autism Outreach Support Services - The Council's Autism Outreach Service supports children with autism, but has limited resource. As a result, external providers who have the skills and experience to support the Council are required. The requirement will be broken down as described below: * 1.1 - Provision of 1:1, paired or small group support to children with autism. * 1.2 - Provision of academic, environmental, cultural & sporting activities. * 1.3 - Provision of educational support leading to academic qualifications. * 1.4 - Provision of on-line education with qualifications. * 1.5 - Delivery of training of ASD materials. Lot No: 2 - Children with Medical Needs Support Services - When a child will be away from their 'home' school for 15 days or more they require educational provision. Suitably skilled service providers are required by the Council to provide this. * 2.1 - Provision of 1:1, paired or small group support to pupils that have a medical diagnosis * 2.2 - Prov. of an academic education without the need for qualifications * 2.3 - Prov. of an academic education with qualifications * 2.4 - Prov. of on-line education with qualifications * 2.5 - Prov. of environmental, cultural & sporting activities, without the need for qualifications The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated values stated include the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0987618-963b-41eb-830a-6007a314dd0e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | 12 Dec 2016 |
| Award date | 1 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 19 |
| Supplier names | ACADEMY21; ALLY WAND; ASPIRE: LIFESKILLS; CHARNWOOD ARTS THERAPY SERVICE; CHATTERBUG; CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SCHOOL; FIRST CLASS TAILORED SOLUTIONS; HIGH IMPACT INTERVENTION; NEW LEAF TRIANGLE; NISAI VIRTUAL ACADEMY; PEMBROKESHIRE COLLEGE; R.E.A.L EDUCATION; RAINBOW HORSES LEARNING CENTRE; RUTH FIDLER; SEASHELL TRUST; SOFT TOUCH ARTS; SUZANNE FARRELL; THE NATIONAL TEACHING & ADVISORY SERVICE; WOODSIDE LODGE OUTDOOR LEARNING CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 14 Jun 2017 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0987618-963b-41eb-830a-6007a314dd0e
- 16 Dec 2016 at 14:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540c756-323a-47ce-8dad-8d3231c059de
- 16 Dec 2016 at 10:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540c756-323a-47ce-8dad-8d3231c059de
- 13 Dec 2016 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540c756-323a-47ce-8dad-8d3231c059de
- 9 Dec 2016 at 09:53 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41920686-ed83-41cb-a952-fb1b3f9f1127

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0987618-963b-41eb-830a-6007a314dd0e
  14th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d540c756-323a-47ce-8dad-8d3231c059de
  16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41920686-ed83-41cb-a952-fb1b3f9f1127
  9th December 2016 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
  East Mids Tenders

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