- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Leadership in SEND
- Lot 2. Inclusion is everyone's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learners
- Lot 3. A curriculum that has a clear destination
- Lot 4. Strong community links so learners live successful lives post FE
- Lot 5. Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SEND
- Lot 6. Detailed knowledge, skills and expertise in specific special educational needs and disabilities
- Lot 7. Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/regional/national levels
- Lot 8. Utilising data from across the SEND system
- Lot 9. Understanding the complexity of funding systems which underpin SEND in FE
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Education and Training Foundation
Third Floor, 157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road
London
SW1W 9SP
tenderqueries@etfoundation.co.uk
Telephone
+44 2037408280
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI - London
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.et-foundation.co.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28768
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charity
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework for Excellence in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Reference number
SEND FWK 22/23.01
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80000000 - Education and training services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) is establishing a Framework of Suppliers who have excellent knowledge and/or practice in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
This notice is for a market warming exercise for the Framework.
Organisations who are successful in securing a place on the framework will have the potential to be drawn on to deliver ETF contracts in the future.
Market Engagement Request for Information
We would welcome you views on the proposed Framework specification in terms of:
1. Understanding of the Framework (i.e. how it works)
2. Anything to add to the Lots (see 3.1) to maximise excellence in the Framework for SEND?
3. The Key Performance Indicators or service measures that would be effective and appropriate for a framework of excellence.
4. Likelihood (or not) of bidding
Indicative timetable
Pre-Market Engagement Exercise - 1/11/22-9/11/22
Invitation to Tender issued - 14/11/22
Tender response deadline - 15/12/22
Evaluation and clarification period - 19/12/22-6/01/23
Contract Start - 01/03/23
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leadership in SEND
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We know that organisations are more likely to be inclusive if their leaders have a clear vision for SEND provision and outcomes for learners. We want to identify organisations that have leaders who:
- place learners with SEND at the heart of strategic planning
- include SEND strategic objectives in their corporate plan and support this with an effective development plan for staff.
- lead by example to promote an inclusive culture and ethos that actively welcomes and engages learners with SEND, parents, carers and families of learners with SEND, and other relevant stakeholders
- understand and monitor how learners with SEND achieve their goals and aspirations
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Inclusion is everyone's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learners
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We wish to increase knowledge, skills and expertise of inclusive practice across the FE sector, and to raise the status of the SEND professionals so that ultimately this essential part of the workforce has parity of esteem with other curriculum areas. Inclusion should be at front and centre of every organisation and not side lined to a SEND team. We want to see a sector where there are more specialists in learning difference to provide a resource to draw on for all staff, so everyone can support all learners to achieve their aspirations.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
A curriculum that has a clear destination
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for organisations who have high aspirations for their learners with SEND resulting in learners being represented on all learning programmes across the organisation including apprenticeships and T Levels. Wherever possible, we want our learners to be on programmes which lead to meaningful employment and/or independent living and we want to make this the norm across the FE system. We wish to highlight the importance of inclusive curriculum planning and development – a curriculum with clear ‘intent’ which leads to the ‘impact’ the learner aspires to.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Strong community links so learners live successful lives post FE
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
LONDON
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for organisations who have developed strong relationships, including taking co-creation approaches with the following:
- Parents and carers
- Local, regional and national employers
- Universities
- Voluntary and community organisations
We would like to showcase how to develop and maximise these relationships and to deliver joint activities where parents, carers, employers, universities and voluntary organisations are advocating for these joint approaches.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Specialist information, advice and guidance to learners with SEND
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
We are looking for organisations who have a track record of delivering high quality information, advice and guidance to learners with SEND resulting in the majority of learners going on to have successful lives. Organisations should have a good understanding of the full range of support and schemes available including (and not limited to) supported employment, inclusive apprenticeships, supported internships, job-coaching, job-brokering, job-carving, and benefits such as Access to Work and Disabled Students’ Allowance.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Detailed knowledge, skills and expertise in specific special educational needs and disabilities
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Specialist colleges and FE providers and organisations who have expertise in a particular learning differences play a key role in supporting our learners. There is much for us to learn from specialist provision and we want to draw on this knowledge and skills so mainstream staff and providers can benefit to support more learners in mainstream provision.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/regional/national levels
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Both the SEND Reforms 2014 and the recent SEND Green Paper highlights the importance of organisations working together across the SEND system to support learners with SEND to achieve their aspirations.
We are looking for organisations who have a track record in bringing different partners from within the SEND system together to better serve our learners. This may include, (but is not limited to) initiating, facilitating and delivering partnerships between:
- Mainstream and specialist FE providers
- School, FE and HE providers
- Local authority, health and social care providers
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Utilising data from across the SEND system
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The SEND system is complex and has a range of data which has the potential for us to understand where it is and isn’t working. Data includes statistics and information on:
- Learner attainment, destination, exclusions and characteristics
- Numbers of Education, Health and Care Plans
- Local SEND forums and their effectiveness
We wish to identify organisations who have an understanding of the data and can work with us to interrogate and identify where there is potential to use it to understand and improve the experience of learners with SEND.
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Understanding the complexity of funding systems which underpin SEND in FE
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80521000 - Training programme services
- 80530000 - Vocational training services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
ENGLAND
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The FE system and its funding streams are complex and even more so for FE providers who wish to support their learners with SEND effectively. We are looking for organisations who have an understanding of the complexity of the funding systems and would be able to explain and navigate professionals through how to make funding work effectively to maximise the potential of learner success. The following funding streams to be considered could include but is not limited to:
- National Funding Formula
- High Needs National Funding Formula (including elements 1, 2 and 3)
- Disadvantage Funding
- Adult Education Budget
- Apprenticeship support
two.2.14) Additional information
This Framework is to create a list of quality suppliers. There is no financial value attached to the initial Framework Agreement. Call-off contracts, or direct award where necessary, will be awarded for any projects that arise throughout the term of the Framework, whereby suppliers on the applicable Lot will be notified of the value of each project.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
14 November 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=227822.
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