--- title: "Effective and Sustainable Use of statutory and non-statutory High Needs Block" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-04-26" --- # Effective and Sustainable Use of statutory and non-statutory High Needs Block Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c46c.json) ## Summary The Bristol City Council is planning a tender titled "Effective and Sustainable Use of statutory and non-statutory High Needs Block" in the services category within the social work and related services industry. The procurement process is at the planning stage, aiming to find a delivery partner to manage the implementation of findings from the Delivering Better Value in SEND programme. The deadline for future notices is set for 4th May 2023, with the main location being Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender from Bristol City Council offers business growth opportunities for providers experienced in delivering projects for public sector organisations, especially in the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) field. Suitable businesses would have a proven track record in stakeholder engagement, collaboration, and project delivery within time-critical environments. This opportunity requires expertise in developing sustainable funding models and promoting collaborative change processes while ensuring transparent and effective outcomes for children and young people with SEND. ## Notice Bristol has recently participated in the Department for Education's Delivering Better Value in SEND programme. The programme seeks to support local authorities and their local area partners to improve the delivery of SEND services for children and young people whilst working towards financial sustainability. Bristol have completed the diagnostic and are moving into implementation. We are seeking a delivery partner to project manage delivery of the key findings. They will lead their programme team and direct transformation resource to secure successful delivery of agreed outputs. It is expected that the external partner will work with the council's Portfolio Management Office, other Corporate Services and the Children & Education Directorate to establish, maintain and adhere to a programme governance framework. The external partner must support knowledge transfer at the beginning and end of the programme and ensure they codify final deliverables and structure working papers before the end of the contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This PIN has been issued for information only. The identified procurement route is the CCS Management Consultancy Framework 3 RM6187. Bristol has recently participated in the Department for Education's Delivering Better Value in SEND programme. The programme seeks to support local authorities and their local area partners to improve the delivery of SEND services for children and young people whilst working towards financial sustainability. Bristol have completed the diagnostic and are moving into implementation. We are seeking a delivery partner to project manage delivery of the key findings. They will lead their programme team and direct transformation resource to secure successful delivery of agreed outputs. It is expected that the external partner will work with the council's Portfolio Management Office, other Corporate Services and the Children & Education Directorate to establish, maintain and adhere to a programme governance framework. The external partner must support knowledge transfer at the beginning and end of the programme and ensure they codify final deliverables and structure working papers before the end of the contract. The Delivery Partner will undertake a further analysis and review of Bristol's existing SEND funding model to identify, define and measure problems relating to efficiency, effectiveness and value for money. A detailed options appraisal will be developed for full public consultation in the areas of: a) Effective and sustainable use of non-statutory top up funding b) Standardisation of statutory top-up funding and the model for funding Bristol's special schools (maintained and academies) c) Realignment of Post-16 funding to ensure adherence to current DfE/ESFA guidelines (including review of use of non-statutory top up funding). The intention is to create a fair, transparent, consistent and financially sustainable model, which achieves good outcomes for children and young with SEND through robust monitoring and accountability frameworks. The Delivery Partner will use co-production with parents/carers, children and education partners to ensure the change process is collaborative, clearly communicated, understood and fit for purpose. We are looking for a provider that has a track record in delivering well-defined projects within local authority/other public sector organisation. The provider will be able to competently hold and deliver against a time critical piece, and will have excellent stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills to promote understanding and need for change. Previous experience of delivering against SEND projects would be advantageous. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012016-2023 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2023 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5UY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 13:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012016-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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