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title: "GB-London: SEND research engagement workshops"
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# GB-London: SEND research engagement workshops

Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02bb6f9-d60f-40ec-ba1b-9b021aeb9e34

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) in partnership with the County Councils Network (CCN) is inviting tenders for facilitating SEND research engagement workshops. This contract is geared towards organising and conducting up to nine regional and one national workshops to build consensus on the recommendations from the LGA and CCN research report. This procurement process, classified under CPV codes 73110000 and 73000000 for research services and related consultancy, is currently in the tender stage with an open procedure methodology. Key details include a minimum contract value of £10,000 and an anticipated total value of £25,000. The delivery location is London, UK, with the tender period ending on 16th August 2024 and the contract running from 23rd August 2024 to 31st December 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs with expertise in research and consultancy services, especially those familiar with SEND systems. Businesses that can provide effective facilitation and possess a deep understanding of educational research and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited for this contract. Participation in this project can help elevate the profile of small to medium enterprises by aligning them with high-impact government initiatives, potentially leading to broader future opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

The Local Government Association, working in partnership with the County Councils Network, commissioned independent research, Towards an effective and financially sustainable approach to SEND in England, that both set out how the existing SEND is 'failing to deliver for children, young people and their families' and 'despite the continuing and unprecedented investment, the system is not financially sustainable.' Having published this research, the LGA, working with CCN, are seeking a contractor who can facilitate up to nine regional and one national workshops, to discuss the recommendations set out in the report with the aim of building a consensus on the shape of a reformed SEND system. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d6605c-12f0-4954-800d-9a4c9e7699a9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Aug 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2024 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d6605c-12f0-4954-800d-9a4c9e7699a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93d6605c-12f0-4954-800d-9a4c9e7699a9
  1st August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-SEND-research-engagement-workshops/V58936HZ4X
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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