Published date: 13 December 2019
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Primary education services - 80100000
Secondary education services - 80200000
Higher education services - 80300000
Social work services without accommodation - 85312000
Administrative social services - 85321000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£210,900
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN452496-66017424
Published date
13 December 2019
Closing date
27 January 2020
Contract start date
20 April 2020
Contract end date
31 March 2021
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Dorset Council currently has a commissioned Outreach Service whose purpose is to provide specialist support to mainstream settings. The focus of this service is to support only those with the most complex Special Educational Needs (SEN). The aims of this service include increasing the capacity of schools to support pupils with more complex needs to attend mainstream provision through specialist teaching and advice and support which is individual pupil focussed rather than a generic type of need. The Provider shall ensure all staff within the Outreach Service have the relevant and appropriate skills and qualifications to ensure they are credible and able to deliver the service effectively. This will include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and significant experience of teaching in specialist educational settings as a requirement.
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Chesters
Address
Dorset Council
South Walks House, South Walks Road
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England
Telephone
+44 1305221649
charlotte.chesters@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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