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title: "Award of Specialist Providers and Further Education Placements For Post-16 High Needs Students"
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# Award of Specialist Providers and Further Education Placements For Post-16 High Needs Students

Buyer: NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb67d112-c38c-44b9-aaf2-879121594b12

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## Summary

The procurement process involves North Tyneside Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Award of Specialist Providers and Further Education Placements For Post-16 High Needs Students". This contract falls within the higher education services category and is located in the North East of England. The procurement method utilised was a single tender, with the award announced on 11th August 2017, and the contract period running from 1st September 2017 to 31st March 2018. The total contract value is £990,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for educational service providers that specialise in addressing the needs of high-ability students requiring additional support. Businesses operating in the higher education sector, particularly those with expertise in special educational needs or disability services, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. Notable suppliers include Tyne Coast College and Newcastle College, among others, indicating a competitive landscape for both large and small educational institutions.

## Notice

AWARD ONLY Local authorities are responsible for commissioning and contracting for learning provision for Post-16 High Needs Students. A number of specialist placements are made with Specialist Providers and Further Education Colleges for students requiring high levels of additional learning support. The placements are made to meet specific and complex educational, medical and, in some cases, related social care needs. With respect to Specialist Providers the waiver is requested only for placements that fall outside the NE12 arrangements. Each year there are approximately 90 High Needs Learners in this type of provision, with the majority being placed in Further Education Colleges. All placements are made in appropriate settings in line with Education Health and Care Plans and the SEND Code of Practice. These providers are registered with Ofsted and overseen by the Education Skills and Funding Agency (ESFA). The Local Authority complies with the ESFA's High Needs Funding Guidance which is published on the ESFA website and refreshed annually. Placements are made on the basis of the provider being able to meet the assessed needs of the student with priority being given to placing students in locally based provision and minimising the need for expensive out of area placements. The maximum duration of a placement in post-16 education for these learners is usually 3 years. Annual progression against outcomes is measured to assess continuation from one year to the next. This process is part of the Local Authority's statutory responsibilities associated with reviewing EHC Plans which is set down in the SEND Code of Practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb4a00-54de-42a9-b970-dc9b5795398b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single Tender |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | NORTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTH TYNESIDE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE27 0BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | North Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Shiremoor |
| Westminster constituency | Cramlington and Killingworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BUZZ LEARNING; DERWIN COLLEGE; HEALTH EDUCATION ENGLAND (NHS GROUP; NEWCASTLE COLLEGE; NORTHUMBERLAND COLLEGE; TYNE COAST COLLEGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80300000 - Higher education services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb4a00-54de-42a9-b970-dc9b5795398b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5eb4a00-54de-42a9-b970-dc9b5795398b
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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