Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
London Borough of Hackney
1 Reading Lane
Hackney
E8 1GQ
Contact
Sonya Kahlon
procurement.education@hackney.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 2083567076
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://www.londontenders.org/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://www.londontenders.org/
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Hackney Education Independent and Non-Maintained Special Schools (INMSS) Accreditation
Reference number
DN585609
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80340000 - Special education services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hackney Education is ambitious about improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Working together with stakeholders, we ensure the individual needs of children and young people in the borough are met with the right support, enabling them to benefit from education, skills and employment opportunities to succeed in life. If you are an independent or non-maintained special school (INMSS) and are educating Hackney pupils, you can apply for a contract and become accredited with Hackney Education via the London Tender Portal. The INMSS accreditation process provides flexibility as new providers can, having met the exclusion and selection criteria, join throughout its duration. There is no limit to the number of providers who can be accredited, and providers who are unsuccessful may re-apply at any time. The accreditation process will be managed online via Hackney's e-procurement portal ProContract under reference DN585609.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Hackney Education is establishing a three year Pseudo Dynamic Purchasing System (PDPS) in compliance with the Light Touch Regime outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. A PDPS can be used by authorities, where there are a number of providers capable of delivering the services needed and where an element of user choice at the call-off stage is necessary. Providers are required to complete the online accreditation form and submit due diligence documents. The accreditation will be assessed on a pass/ fail basis and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents. Providers who pass the accreditation will be awarded the National Schools and Colleges Contract. A Schedule 2 Individual Placement Agreement will then be implemented for each Hackney learner. The following settings are able to apply to become accredited: Independent Registered School Setting (Primary or Secondary), Non-Maintained Special Schools (Primary or Secondary), 16 to 19 Special Post 16 Institution and Alternative Provision (One-to-one or small group provision at home and in the community).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £4,500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
Please refer to Selection Questionnaire. In accordance with Articles 57 to 63 of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulations 57 to 63 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and as set out in the Selection Questionnaire available from the portal address www.londontenders.org.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.5) Information about reserved contract
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Execution of the service is reserved to a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision
Please refer to Selection Questionnaire and procurement documents.
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Please refer to procurement documents.
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
31 July 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom