Published date: 13 September 2021

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 September 2021

Contract summary

Industry

  • Education and training services - 80000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Procurement reference

LBOWF001-DN569322-42355866

Published date

13 September 2021

Closing date

23 September 2021

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

We are seeking an agency or consultant/consultancy to deliver an in-depth review of the response to autism in education including the level of inclusivity, developing an understanding of the current picture and how it can be improved.

This would include but not be limited to looking at areas such as the school physical environment, assessing the sufficiency of places in the right areas of education, reviewing school behaviour policies and implementation, reviewing the staff quality and training in relation to working with autistic children, identifying any challenges, reviewing the preparation for opportunities past school for autistic children, the approach the exams and qualifications and then creating recommendations based on evidence within the findings.

This would need to involve on the ground work in education establishments to fully understand the way things are currently as well as looking to best practice and national guidelines to develop areas for improvement and highlight risks. The provider would be expected to look at different schools in the borough to build the picture across the different age groups and transition points.

The objective of this market engagement exercise is to understand the capacity and level of interest within the market to deliver this programme of work and the estimated value and timescales of the delivery.

More information

Additional text

Please email ProfessionalServices.DPS@psprocure.co.uk and Michael.Mansa-Ray@walthamforest.gov.uk.

About the buyer

Contact name

Michael Mansa-Ray

Address

Waltham Forest Town Hall
701 Forest Road
Walthamstow
E17 4JF
England

Telephone

+44 2084963000

Email

Michael.Mansa-Ray@walthamforest.gov.uk

Website

http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/