LLDD Exceptional Funding Review 2012/13
Contract value: £5,000 – £50,000.
Reference number: TR2012-063/PRS
Deadline date: 10/05/2012
This deadline is for… The Invitation to Tender for LLDD Exceptional Funding Review 2012/13
Contract value: £5,000 – £50,000
Location where the contract is to be carried out: England
Is this suitable for smaller suppliers? Yes
Is this contract suitable for a voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations? Yes
Name of the buying organisation: Education Funding Agency
Description of the contract
The purpose of the review is to provide local authorities with recommendations that will inform their decision making processes in the placement of learners (where exceptional funding costs are £35,000, or over the EFA highest matrix band as outlined in Annex 4 of the Placement Information: Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities 2012/13 ) at independent specialist providers, whilst ensuring a consistent national approach. The review objectives are to: • Control costs and minimise overspend on the LLDD specialist placement budget; • Ensure consistent application of EFA policy and guidance; • Provide specialist support and advice to local authorities enabling increased expertise and confidence in reviewing the evidence presented and securing contributions from other agencies or negotiating with ISPs.
Classification of the contract
80000000 Education and training services
Additional information
Contract type: Services – Unspecified
Is it a framework agreement? No
Is this contract related to a programme of funding? No
Contract will be awarded based on: Most economically advantageous tender in terms of: The criteria stated in the contract documents
Estimated length of contract: 01/07/2012 – 30/06/2013
Who to contact
Contact name Tracy Mitchell
Address 53-55 Butts Road, Erarlesdon Park, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 3BH
Telephone 02476660344
Extension number: 0344
Fax
Email LLDD.EFA@education.gsi.gov.uk,
Web address www.Education.gov.uk