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title: "Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex"
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# Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc1f9b2d-5282-436c-a755-e3db3de180d8

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## Summary

East Sussex County Council has completed a procurement process for a project titled "Mapping and Curriculum Development: Post 16 SEND in Sussex," under the health and social work services category. The project falls within the South East region of the United Kingdom and has a total contract value of £40,000. The procurement process has reached the completion stage and was awarded by direct award, with the contract period spanning from 8th July 2024 to 30th July 2025. The initiation of the tender process involved the preparation for post-16 Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) strategic development within FE Colleges across Sussex, as part of the National Change Programme for Alternative Provision and SEND.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education consultancy, particularly those experienced with SEND provisioning and curriculum development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender especially suitable due to the specific suitability criteria outlined. The leading role in provision mapping and curriculum development signifies that businesses can leverage this project to cement their expertise and expand their portfolio in the education sector, particularly within specialised SEND services.

## Notice

The Post 16 SEND Strategic Planning Group has been established to oversee the strategic development of SEND provision within FE Colleges across Sussex. It has membership from the 3 Local authorities and representatives from all the Sussex colleges, plus FE Sussex and the Association of Colleges. The work is being delivered as part of the National Change Programme for Alternative Provision and SEND. The group is overseeing a number of strands of activity to improve the offer and outcomes for young people with SEND post 16work. This contract is being commissioned to lead on the provision mapping and curriculum development. It has been made as a Direct Award

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45707ccd-9059-4862-b3d4-79c09efba9e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RCU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2024 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45707ccd-9059-4862-b3d4-79c09efba9e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45707ccd-9059-4862-b3d4-79c09efba9e0
  12th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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