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title: "CFS SEN Assessment Diagnostic"
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buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# CFS SEN Assessment Diagnostic

Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc159433-0b8a-4953-8276-331ab48baa43

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## Summary

Leicestershire County Council has completed a direct award tender titled "CFS SEN Assessment Diagnostic," aimed at understanding the root causes of growth and expenditure in the Council's Special Educational Needs (SEN) programme. The contracting process, classified under business and management consultancy services, involved a total contract value of £245,000 and was active from 3 January 2022 to 28 February 2022. Notably, the tender period concluded on 30 December 2021, and the official award notice was published on 11 March 2022, following the tender's award date of 31 December 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in service delivery optimisation and educational programme management. Businesses with expertise in evaluating and enhancing operational efficiency, particularly those positioned as small to medium-sized enterprises, may find this a suitable competition. Engaging with the SEN programme can not only bolster a firm’s portfolio but also contribute positively to community initiatives aimed at improving support for vulnerable populations in educational settings.

## Notice

Delivery partner required to understand the root causes of growth and expenditure in the Councils SEN programme and identify opportunities and a new target operating model to address them. This urgent work is intended to help minimise the costs in the current and future Medium Term Financial Strategy, developing a robust SEN Programme supporting the CFS/SEN service delivery plan with options for improved ways of working.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c2fc81-014f-49dc-a47c-a1818e828cfc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £245,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £245,000 |
| 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 | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE3 8RA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWTON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79420000 - Management-related services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c2fc81-014f-49dc-a47c-a1818e828cfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68c2fc81-014f-49dc-a47c-a1818e828cfc
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html

## Provenance

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