--- title: "North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2020-11-19" --- # North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef.json) ## Summary The North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) is being initiated by Cheshire East Borough Council, aimed at providing services to children and young people up to 16 years old in independent and non-maintained special schools within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 4th January 2021. This phase focuses on establishing service provisions for educational placements, including day placements and residential options, starting from 22nd February 2021 and extending through to 28th February 2030. The projected value of this contract is £3 billion, using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational and training services, particularly those specialising in provisions for children with special educational needs. Suppliers capable of offering tailored education solutions, including both day and residential services, will find themselves ideally positioned to compete. This initiative not only encourages small and medium-sized enterprises to participate but also aims to enhance service quality across the 23 local authorities in the North West, promoting innovation and streamlined processes in delivering educational support. ## Notice The services covered in this FPS are for Children and Young People aged up to 16 in Independent and non-maintained special schools (INMSS) who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). . This is Phase 1 of the FPS. The FPS will consist of 2 Phases: Phase 2 will include placements for Learners 16 - 25 years who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). This FPS will facilitate the Local Authorities of the North West to purchase these services from the Supplier through a Call Off Contract comprising an Individual Placement Agreement or Block Contract subject to the terms and conditions of the FPS and those of the Call Off Contract. The provision must be able to meet the objectives established in the Learner's Education, Health and Care Plan and provided in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, including timescales, and any requirements of the Regulatory Body. The following Services are in scope of Phase 1 of this FPS: (i) Lot 1: Day education placement (ii) Lot 2: Education with 38 week residential placement (iii) Lot 3: Education with 52 week residential placement The specification has been written to cover a range of Education settings across all four service categories as identified in the National Schools and Colleges Contract Service Specification and the SEND Code of Practice (2015): (i) Sensory and/or physical needs (ii) Social, emotional and mental health difficulties (iii) Cognition and Learning (iv) Communication and interaction In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract All services available under this FPS will be available to be called off by the 23 Local Authorities in the North West Region. The aim is to establish a regional FPS which will provide consistent quality standards, streamline processes, improve communication and encourage innovation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbc1cbe-1e97-4701-a10a-36a3c3468d1f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 28 Feb 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000,000 | | 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 | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbc1cbe-1e97-4701-a10a-36a3c3468d1f - 16 Nov 2020 at 08:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218844a5-a0af-4e18-93a8-c391d9d1027f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbc1cbe-1e97-4701-a10a-36a3c3468d1f 19th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/218844a5-a0af-4e18-93a8-c391d9d1027f 16th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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