--- title: "Whole School Approaches to Nurture" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-01-06" --- # Whole School Approaches to Nurture Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0287f7.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is initiating a tender titled "Whole School Approaches to Nurture," aimed at sourcing services related to educational training and consultancy for mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent. This procurement process falls under the category of education and training services and is currently at the planning stage, with the potential for a two-year contract that may be extended by one additional year, subject to funding and evaluation. Interested parties are encouraged to respond via the Kent Business Portal, with initial deadlines and further details available for those who express interest. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational consultancy, training provision, and mental health support services, particularly those focused on social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Companies able to demonstrate experience in delivering accredited programmes tailored for schools would be well-positioned to compete. The successful bidder will have the chance to contribute to a transformative programme that not only enhances educational outcomes but also promotes well-being in a substantial number of schools across Kent, thereby fostering long-term growth and partnership opportunities. ## Notice This is a potential opportunity to deliver a programme of accredited, evidence-based training and consultancy support to enable mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent to implement a programme of Whole School Nurture, including provision and training in the use of a complementary accredited tool to measure pupil wellbeing. The programme must be able to demonstrate successful external evaluation and offer the opportunity for participating schools to gain a recognised accreditation as a nurturing school. There are currently approximately 300 mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent; further information about Kent schools can be found at: https://www.kelsi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/108738/Facts-and-Figures-Booklet-2020.pdf The concept of 'nurture' in an education setting is built on the principle that all behaviour is a form of communication, and that by focussing on the root causes of presenting behaviours (which may appear challenging), responses can be better adapted to improve outcomes for individual children and young people, both academically and emotionally. There is a broad evidence-base outlining the efficacy of nurture models, which can lead to improved engagement in education and reduced exclusions, particularly for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. We would like to offer the opportunity to mainstream primary and secondary schools to take part in a phased approach through a 2 year contract with option to extend for 1 year (subject to available funding, governance approval, and interim evaluation findings). The offer to schools must involve training and on-going consultancy support in implementing both whole-school approaches and targeted nurture provision for those with more significant SEMH needs, as well any licenses and training to implement a complementary accredited tool to measure pupil well-being throughout the programme. This will require a secure platform to store and track this information electronically. As part of our broader work to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities, KCC may also be exploring other approaches that support inclusion over the coming months, specifically in relation to the workforce development around the identification of special educational needs, autistic spectrum conditions (ASC) and approaches to transition. Further information and a set of soft market engagement questions are available to those who express interest via the Kent Business Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000177-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent | | Local authority | Maidstone | | Electoral ward | Penenden Heath | | Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2021 at 11:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000177-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://www.kelsi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/108738/Facts-and-Figures-Booklet-2020.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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