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title: "Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area"
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# Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd551c30-f7c5-4125-9093-d5cfa3e27251

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council is initiating a tender process titled "Review of Funding Arrangements within the High Needs Area," aimed at analysing budget management supported by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). This project, classified under "Administrative educational services," is set to commence on 11th September 2018 and run until 12th September 2018, with a total budget of £7,500. As part of the planning stage, potential bidders are encouraged to register their interest by reaching out to the specified contact point, with key dates highlighted, including the planned contract commencement before the end of November 2017 and the report submission deadline of 16th February 2018. The tender will utilise the Bloom Neutral Vendor Solution as its procurement method.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and financial management, particularly those with experience in local government settings or education provision in the High Needs Area. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate a strong grasp of funding arrangements and compliance with educational regulations will be well-positioned to compete. The anticipated requirement for in-depth knowledge of funding deployment and potential service adjustments in this sector will create a scope for growth among SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises.

## Notice

To register an interest in this requirement please email shinde@cornwall.gov.uk. Please note these requirement will be sourced via Bloom Neutral Vendor Solution. Introduction The Children, Families and Adults Directorate of Cornwall Council are undertaking a review of the budget areas supported by the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG). The DSG and funding process is itself being reviewed at the moment with the Education & Skills Funding Agency transitioning School funding towards a National Funding Formula. Previously there was some scope to realign resources between schools and central services for Early Years and High Needs pupils. In recent years budget realignment has been severely limited and indications are that they will effectively cease in the future. Bearing this in mind a review of High Needs provision funding, as administered by Cornwall Council, is underway. This will require an investigation of current practice leading to a report that will be used by senior managers within Cornwall Council and Cornwall's Schools' Forum. It is anticipated that the report will highlight potential service adjustments to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework in balance with delivering desired services that support early intervention and reduce pressure on statutory provision. The aims are: to support clear shared understanding of sources of funding; to inform decisions about service adjustments in the light of budget pressures; and, to ensure the balance of service funding between the Dedicated Schools Grant and the Revenue Support Grant is appropriate and suitable. Description of Requirement To undertake a review of current activities and funding arrangements largely within the High Needs Area, but bearing in mind wider reaching impacts. The review should include: * Testing current funding arrangements against the relevant grant conditions. * Ascertaining the appropriateness of grant deployment (DSG and RSG) in each of the key budget areas. * Assessing the impact of any proposed changes or budget realignments that may be required in order to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework. * Investigation into, and comparison with, other Local Authorities, particularly with a view to identifying cost saving but also acceptable practices and innovative solutions. It is anticipated that this will require some knowledge and experience of Education provision (preferably in the High Needs Area) and the attendant finance arrangements. Prior work in Local Government is a necessary requirement. The contract should commence before the end of November 2017. It is for 15 working days. The end product of this contract will be a full and detailed report to be presented to a panel with supporting paperwork by February 16th 2018. It is anticipated that the person undertaking this work will need to travel to Truro at an early point to meet key personnel involved. Ongoing remote contact by Skype, phone and email will be supported by the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d491135-dba4-4100-8699-d14c8fc36b2e |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - BLOOM Neutral Vendor Solution |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2018 - 12 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2018 at 11:06 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d491135-dba4-4100-8699-d14c8fc36b2e
- 10 Sep 2018 at 11:02 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dcd564-e99d-4b33-a571-675f1f80d385
- 31 Oct 2017 at 13:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dcd564-e99d-4b33-a571-675f1f80d385
- 31 Oct 2017 at 11:25 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dcd564-e99d-4b33-a571-675f1f80d385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d491135-dba4-4100-8699-d14c8fc36b2e
  10th September 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30dcd564-e99d-4b33-a571-675f1f80d385
  10th September 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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