--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2017-03-20" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ed0f5e5d-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is currently seeking a supplier for the "Special Educational Needs and Disability Legal Service" to support educational needs for children aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs Statements (SSEN) or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). This procurement falls under the legal services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The tender period has recently concluded, with a contract value of £480,000 over a potential four-year period, commencing on 1st November 2016 and ending on 31st October 2020. All submissions must have been made via the electronic LGSS eSourcing Portal, located in the East of England. This contract presents a significant opportunity for legal firms specialising in educational law, particularly those experienced in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) cases. With an increasing number of appeals annually, businesses that can provide bespoke legal advice and representation in Special Educational Needs Tribunals will be especially well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria that favour their participation. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council provides education for children and young people with Statements of Special Educational Needs (SSEN) / Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) between the ages of 0 - 25 years. There are approximately 3,300 Cambridgeshire children and young people with a SSEN/EHCP. The Authority has received up to 90 appeals per year. The number of appeals have consistently increased over the past 5 years. All cases [75] reach stage 1, approximately 50% proceed to stage 2 [38], and 25% proceed to stage 3 [10]. The Council is seeking to block purchase 75 cases with option to spot purchase cases over the 75 block funded. The Council is seeking specialist Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) legal advice assistance, and training to support and represent the Local Authority in all aspects of Special Educational Needs Tribunals. The Council requires a bespoke response to its SEN legal needs. This Contract is for 2 years, with an option to extend for two further periods of 1 year, making 4 years in total. Additional information: The Authority is utilising an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with Potential Providers. There will be no hard copy documents issued to Potential Providers and all communications with The Authority including, submission of Potential Providers' responses, will be conducted via The Authority's 'LGSS eSourcing Portal'. The portal is powered by Due North and located at: www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk LGSS eSourcing Portal should contact the Due North support desk Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 17:30 Tel: 01670 597137 Email: support@due-north.com ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028a578-7ae3-4043-a2b6-4666b4bb53ce | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2016 | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 30 Nov 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £300,000 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LGSS LAW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2017 at 12:07 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028a578-7ae3-4043-a2b6-4666b4bb53ce - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028a578-7ae3-4043-a2b6-4666b4bb53ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028a578-7ae3-4043-a2b6-4666b4bb53ce 21st July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk LGSS eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.lgss.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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