Published date: 22 February 2023

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.


Closing: 10 March 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Primary education services - 80100000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£49,999

Procurement reference

KENT001-DN657583-82812030

Published date

22 February 2023

Closing date

10 March 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

20 March 2023

Contract end date

25 July 2023

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

Kent County Council are looking for an external consultant to undertake a review of state-funded special schools in Kent.
The review will establish a clear understanding of the current position, assess any gaps between current state and future requirements and make recommendations for any action that will need to be taken and resources required, phasing any changes to meet need without destabilising provision.

The outcomes of the review will inform our sufficiency planning for the provision of specialist education pathways and a three to five-year plan for delivery of affordable special education - in line with Safety Valve Programme targets, details of which will be shared once confirmed.

The review of special schools will complement a parallel review of Specialist Resource Provision in mainstream schools, so that the outcome of both reviews contributes to the medium to long term equitable provision of suitable state-funded education pathways for children with an EHC Plan across the County and within a district.

The requirement is for a provider to undertake the review working with Local Authority officers and engaging special school head teachers.

About the buyer

Contact name

Natasha Mahay

Address

County Hall
Maidstone
ME14 1XQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 3000417126

Email

Natasha.Mahay@kent.gov.uk

Website

http://www.kent.gov.uk