For the provision of Writing of Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs)
Derby City CouncilEstimated Value
£37,500 – £75,000
Deadline
24 April 2020
Published
1 April 2020
Type
services
Overview
Derby City Council is seeking a Service Provider who will undertake the writing of EHC plans for children and young people up to the age of 25, following a statutory needs assessment and after an annual or interim review. This requirement relates to Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations including the 'Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years'.
It relates to children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabled children and young people. Additional information: Documents are available at www.eastmidstenders.org Please search for TD1574.
Please note suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation must do so by 11.59pm, on 23/04/2020. The deadline for returns is 10.00am on 24/04/2020. Please note: we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system.
Regulations cited
- Families Act 2014
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It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a bid.
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- 1
The Riverside Group Ltd
2 contracts wonlatest 10 Sept 2026£2m
total awarded
- 2
Community Links Support Limited
£159m
total awarded
- 3
Disability Direct
2 contracts wonlatest 8 Apr 2025£1m
total awarded
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Engineered Learning Ltd,Forest Lodge Edu-Therapy Centre Ltd,Pony Partnerships CIC,Thread of Life Limited,TLC LIVE
1 contract wonlatest 14 Sept 2026ends 31 Oct 2027£0
total awarded
- 5
Cornerstones Group Ltd
£1m
total awarded
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DERBY CITY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
1 April 2020
Submission deadline
24 April 2020
Notice type
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