Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5f-cb5b-72ea-afaf-2d461f338fa0/north-west-send-flexible-purchasing-system-fps closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # North West SEND Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) [Cheshire East Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cheshire-east-borough-council) Estimated value £2,860,000,000 to £3,000,000,000 Published 16 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 4 Jan 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The services covered in this FPS are for Children and Young People aged up to 16 in Independent and non-maintained special schools (INMSS) who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). . This is Phase 1 of the FPS. The FPS will consist of 2 Phases: Phase 2 will include placements for Learners 16 - 25 years who have an education, health and care plan (ECHP). This FPS will facilitate the Local Authorities of the North West to purchase these services from the Supplier through a Call Off Contract comprising an Individual Placement Agreement or Block Contract subject to the terms and conditions of the FPS and those of the Call Off Contract. The provision must be able to meet the objectives established in the Learner's Education, Health and Care Plan and provided in compliance with all relevant statutory requirements, including timescales, and any requirements of the Regulatory Body. The following Services are in scope of Phase 1 of this FPS: - Lot 1: Day education placement - Lot 2: Education with 38 week residential placement - Lot 3: Education with 52 week residential placement The specification has been written to cover a range of Education settings across all four service categories as identified in the National Schools and Colleges Contract Service Specification and the SEND Code of Practice (2015): - Sensory and/or physical needs - Social, emotional and mental health difficulties - Cognition and Learning - Communication and interaction In delivery of these services, the Provider shall operate fully in accordance with all relevant Acts of Parliament, amendment or re-enactment of any Act, Statutory Regulation, and other such laws and statutory guidance, as may affect the provision of education, health and care specified under the Contract All services available under this FPS will be available to be called off by the 23 Local Authorities in the North West Region. The aim is to establish a regional FPS which will provide consistent quality standards, streamline processes, improve communication and encourage innovation. Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d132ed8b-d105-4d04-9021-d6b3cfd20bef) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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