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title: "Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities"
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# Membership for Specialist Support of Students with Disabilities

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cdf2c093-6231-43e9-b04e-8c392a660826

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## Summary

NHS England is seeking to procure a membership service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution supporting students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and Autism. This open tender falls under the education and training services category, with a procurement method of open procedure (below threshold). Located in London, the procurement process is in the Tender stage with key dates including the tender end date on 28th October 2024 and a contract period from 1st April 2025 to 1st April 2028. Interested parties are encouraged to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in post-16 special education services to support an impactful initiative that enhances educational delivery for students with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the suitability requirements. Firms offering training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially facilitating business growth and contributing to a meaningful cause in the community.

## Notice

NHS England (NHSE) is seeking to procure a membership service for Choices College, a specialist post-16 institution funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency, local authorities, and the DWP. Choices College provides customised educational support and a supported internship program for young adults aged 16-24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, and Autism. Through partnerships with NHS healthcare settings, local organisations, and private businesses, the college creates supportive work environments that offer real-world experience to its interns. The college seeks to join a professional membership association specialising in post-16 special education. This membership will provide essential training, consultancy, advocacy, and networking opportunities, enabling Choices College to enhance the delivery of its specialised educational programs and better support its students. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22f17ac-8988-4be8-9cc4-107ca695ef2f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,881 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2024 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22f17ac-8988-4be8-9cc4-107ca695ef2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a22f17ac-8988-4be8-9cc4-107ca695ef2f
  14th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2488c610-8f30-4934-9c0e-edd5315cab44
  Appendix D Contract (NHS TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES)

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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