--- title: "Education Health and Care Plan Writers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2018-05-22" --- # Education Health and Care Plan Writers Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d07d2953-aabb-4bf2-9d55-4566a7523160.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the contract titled "Education Health and Care Plan Writers". This initiative falls under the health and social work services sector, primarily focusing on facilitating the transfer of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) for children and young people. The procurement method is open, with a tender stage that concluded on 15 November 2017. The contract period is scheduled from 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018, with a possible extension of six months at the Council’s discretion. The contract output must align with the SEND Regulations 2014, with key milestones indicating a full transfer to EHCPs by 1 April 2018. This procurement opportunity offers substantial potential for growth among businesses that specialise in health and social services, specifically in educational support and documentation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) can benefit from this contract, as the Council aims to enlist capable contractors to aid in the timely transfer and creation of EHCPs. Companies with experience in educational needs assessments and the provision of related support services will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice Sheffield City Council wishes to invite quotes for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) writers to help meet the Council's target for transferring Special Educational Needs (SEN) Statements to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and writing new EHCPs. The contract will be for a period covering 1 December 2017 to 31 March 2018, with provision to extend at the Council's discretion for a further period of six (6) months if required as a contingency. The intention is for the 31 March 2018 deadline to be achieved. By 1st April 2018, the Council must have transferred all children and young people with Statements of Special Educational Need (SEN) to Education, Health and Care Plans if required following an Education, Health and Care needs assessment and transfer review in accordance with the SEND Regulations 2014. The Council must also respond to new requests for EHCPs, issuing these within 20 weeks of the request if, following assessment, it is agreed that an EHCP is needed. The successful Contractor will facilitate the transfer of SEN Statements EHCPs and support the writing of new EHCPs. The Contractor will be expected to support the SEND Team to convert SEN Statements to EHCPs following annual reviews and with writing new EHCPs. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £16,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £17,000 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ENHANCE EHC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 22 May 2018 at 15:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579 - 26 Oct 2017 at 15:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579 - 26 Oct 2017 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab3e015a-d165-4a55-9552-d428c1a60579 22nd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b12be880-6bb9-e711-80e6-005056b64545&p=1c381835-7581-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21 Link to Tender Opportunity ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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