--- title: "Delivering Better Value in SEND" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-10-12" --- # Delivering Better Value in SEND Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d639e4de-63ee-4576-a35f-2b42d89ae42e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Delivering Better Value in SEND", seeking to award a single contract to enhance services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and is classified as an open procedure, exceeding the threshold. Key dates include a submission deadline for bids by 12 Noon on 15th November 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude on 1st March 2022. The project aims to address significant challenges within the SEND system across England and will operate from London, with bids expected from various delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories and Europe. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, healthcare, and social care, to contribute to significant systemic reforms in SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate in the bidding process, as the Department is keen to foster diverse providers who can bring innovative solutions. Engaging in this contract could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also contribute to meaningful improvements in service delivery for children and young people across the educational landscape. ## Notice The Department is seeking to deliver services through a single contract to be awarded by the Department for Education (DfE) to design and develop the Delivering Better Value in SEND programme. Our vision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is the same as for all children and young people - that they achieve well in their early years, at school and beyond; they find employment where that's appropriate; and lead happy, healthy and fulfilled lives which they have choices and control over the support provided to them. The SEND Review was announced in September 2019. It is a fundamental and cross-government review looking at how to improve the SEND system so that provides more consistent, high quality, and integrated SEND services across education, health and care. It is also considering measures to make sure that money is being spent fairly, efficiently and effectively, and that the support available to children and young people is sustainable in the future. We are working with children, young people, their families and experts across education, health and care to deliver our common goal of improving the SEND system. We will publish the review as soon as it is practicable to do so. As the SEND review outcome is not yet known, we need to lay the foundations upon which these reforms can be built, ensuring that, through our Delivering Better Value in SEND programme, we are able to build the capacity and capability in the system to begin to address existing challenges and pressures in anticipation of wider reforms. The full tender documentation can be accessed on the Departments e-procurement portal, Jaggaer: https://education.app.jaggaer.com Bidders must submit their Bids before 12 Noon on Monday 15th November 2021. All Bids must be submitted through the Jaggaer e-procurement portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c139dd9b-6498-4fa8-b65b-cc77b53268f0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2021 at 16:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c139dd9b-6498-4fa8-b65b-cc77b53268f0 - 12 Oct 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c139dd9b-6498-4fa8-b65b-cc77b53268f0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c139dd9b-6498-4fa8-b65b-cc77b53268f0 12th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.app.jaggaer.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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