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title: "Contract to improve support and inclusion of children and young people with autism"
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# Contract to improve support and inclusion of children and young people with autism

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8dba9cc-eb67-4589-b3f5-2b5257fc4d71

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract to improve support and inclusion of children and young people with autism." This project aims to enhance awareness and understanding of autism among educational staff in early years settings, schools, and colleges. The contract, classified under the CPV category of social work and related services, has a maximum estimated value of £750,000 and is slated for a duration of one year, commencing on 1 April 2017 and ending on 31 March 2018. Tender submissions must be received no later than 10:00 am on 30 January 2017 at the Department's offices in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, autism awareness training, and support for special educational needs. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the initiative aims to improve educational outcomes for children with autism, thereby creating potential for various service providers to develop tailored educational programmes, training modules, and support services in collaboration with educational institutions.

## Notice

On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect, offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system is: * replacing statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requiring councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requiring better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * giving parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * introducing mediation for disputes; and * introducing a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 26 January 2016, the Children's Minister Edward Timpson, announced a package of additional support for implementation of the SEND reforms in England during 2016-17. This included: o PS35.8 million in implementation funding for local authorities in 2016 to 2017, recognising the additional duties placed on them as a result of the transition to EHC plans o PS27.3 million for the Family Fund Trust to support low income families with disabled children o PS15 million to fund the independent supporters programme, helping to support families and young people to navigate the system, and creating positive experiences for them o PS2.3 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together to provide invaluable support and advice for families. To complement this programme of delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2017-18 to increase awareness and understanding of autism among education staff in early years settings, schools and colleges in order to improve inclusion, support children and young people with autism in transitions and to help them achieve better outcomes. Some of the key requirements for the contract are provided at Annex A. Further information is contained within the Invitation to Tender documentation. To request a copy of the documentation, please e mail the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk, quoting the contract title and reference number. In the subject line of your e mail, please include the words 'Request for ITT documentation'. See 'Attachments' for a word version of the advert which includes links to other documents. Additional information: The maximum estimated value of this contract is up to PS750,000 over the 12 month period, inclusive of VAT. Deadline for receipt of tenders (time and date): Three hard copies of all completed tenders must be received by Angela Overington no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 at: The Department for Education 0-25 SEND Unit Level 1, Sanctuary Buildings Great Smith Street London SW1P 3BT An electronic PDF version must also be submitted no later than 10.00am on Monday 30 January 2017 to the contracts mailbox at: Contracts2017-18.SEND@education.gov.uk There may be an option to extend this contract for up to two additional 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/42a5321c-541b-49ab-9440-4e303222780b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | 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 | AUTISM EDUCATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2018 at 08:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5321c-541b-49ab-9440-4e303222780b
- 26 Jul 2017 at 08:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5321c-541b-49ab-9440-4e303222780b
- 28 Apr 2017 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5321c-541b-49ab-9440-4e303222780b
- 17 Jan 2017 at 13:50 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544aa5a1-ccba-4e69-82a7-a30ddd9f9392
- 20 Dec 2016 at 23:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544aa5a1-ccba-4e69-82a7-a30ddd9f9392

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42a5321c-541b-49ab-9440-4e303222780b
  11th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/544aa5a1-ccba-4e69-82a7-a30ddd9f9392
  17th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/610c9ac5-13af-428b-8007-b37fc264ed27
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bec92144-fa96-4aaf-b51d-7e54bed17015
  Questions and answers document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/72cf9ff6-faee-4a5d-9ddc-d579eafe8e47
  Contract

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