- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Leaders and governors' approach to SEND
- 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 7. Initiating, facilitating and/or delivering SEND partnerships at local/regional/national levels
- Lot 8. Utilising data to promote strategic planning and address systemic issues across the SEND system
- Lot 9. Understanding the complexity of funding systems which underpin SEND in FE
- Lot 6. Specialist FE providers and organisations
- Lot 2. Inclusion is everyone's job and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff and learners
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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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 overall aim of this opportunity is to establish an excellence framework of suppliers who can work with the Education and Training Foundation to deliver high quality, responsive and innovative Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and support for those working in the Further Education (FE) and Training sector.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for maximum number of lots
9
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Leaders and governors' approach to 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 and governors 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, recognising that this approach benefits all learners and leads to organisational excellence
- 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, ensuring that the learner’s voice remains central.
- understand and monitor how learners with SEND achieve their goals and aspirations, across multiple sites where appropriate, adapting provision accordingly to maximise outcomes such as academic qualifications, the development of skills and behaviours in preparation for adulthood.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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 to promote strategic planning and address systemic issues 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:
- Analysing supply and demand for provision for learners with SEND
- Commissioning provision and planning of places across the FE system
- Numbers of learners with SEND with and without Education, Health and Care Plans
- Local inclusion partnerships, including SEND forums and their effectiveness
- Learner attainment, destination, exclusions and characteristics including transition between life stages
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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 FE providers and organisations
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 difference 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.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.
We are looking for organisations who are ahead of the curve in how they support and develop staff which underpins a positive experience for learners with SEND support leading to the majority achieving their aspirations. And just as importantly, organisations who are recognised for their excellence in how they support the mental health and wellbeing of their staff and learners.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 March 2023
End date
1 March 2027
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
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.
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
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.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-030815
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 December 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Place
LONDON
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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=227947.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit