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title: "Strategic Review of High Needs Provision in Derbyshire"
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# Strategic Review of High Needs Provision in Derbyshire

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da0ae347-5c00-40ab-866e-44efaff21d9f

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking proposals for a strategic review of high needs provision in Derbyshire, specifically for individuals aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This tender, titled "Strategic Review of High Needs Provision in Derbyshire," falls under the health and social work services category and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions set for 17 April 2018, and the estimated contract duration is from 3 September 2018 to 3 May 2019. The contract is valued at £80,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on consulting, social services, or educational provision, especially those experienced with strategic reviews within the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to compete, as they can bring innovative solutions and local insight to support Derbyshire County Council in enhancing high needs SEND services. Successful participation in this tender could facilitate business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with the council and accessing further projects in the health and social care sector.

## Notice

Derbyshire County Council in partnership with its local area stakeholders is looking for an organisation to carry out a detailed strategic review of high needs SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) provision in Derbyshire for those aged 0-25. The review should provide the following: * A comprehensive strategic overview of current high needs provision in Derbyshire. * Identification of gaps in provision both current and projected for the future. * Opportunity to develop and explore with stakeholders the options as to what services need to be maintained, expanded, changed, ended or commissioned and what capital needs to be developed. * Recommendations with relevant information and data to enable Senior Leaders to make well founded strategic decisions. * A 3 to 5 year Strategic Plan for high needs provision in Derbyshire in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9335e3eb-d03d-41af-a862-a9db5c2c2138 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 3 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2018 at 11:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9335e3eb-d03d-41af-a862-a9db5c2c2138

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9335e3eb-d03d-41af-a862-a9db5c2c2138
  19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=440a0164-682b-e811-80eb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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