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Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Pre‑Developed CPD Materials and Training

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Deadline
48 days left
May 15, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Open Procedure
Reference
026238-2026
Value
£3,850,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 20, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

March 23, 2026

Deadline for Questions

May 08, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 15, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

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Budget
£3,850,000
Duration
16 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Open Procedure
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.

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Requirements & Qualifications

6 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (1)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (2)
Technical (1)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Consideration will be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations.
--Maximise opportunities to participate for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--[No specific requirements listed in the provided text]

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This planned tender for Early Years SEND CPD provision is generally well-structured, with a clear title, reference, and estimated value. However, key details regarding submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and specific technical/financial capabilities are missing, impacting completeness and practicality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender exhibits good legal compliance with a clear open procedure, a specified CPV code, and no listed disputes. The deadline, while potentially short, is stated. The primary concern is the absence of explicitly stated evaluation criteria, which is a common legal requirement for transparent procurement.

Missing evaluation criteria
Clarity80/100

The title and description clearly articulate the subject of the tender. The objective of maximizing opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs is evident. However, the lack of specific details in AI-extracted requirements for technical, financial, and submission aspects reduces overall clarity.

Lack of specific technical capability requirements
Lack of specific financial requirements
Completeness70/100

Basic information such as title, reference, organization, estimated value, and contract duration is present. The submission deadline and contract start date are provided. However, the absence of specific requirements and the lack of content in the tender documents significantly hinder completeness.

No document content available
Missing specific requirements in AI-extracted sections
Fairness85/100

The stated aim to maximize opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs and consideration for consortia promotes fairness. The value is disclosed, and the procedure is open. However, the absence of disclosed evaluation criteria is a significant fairness concern, as bidders cannot objectively understand how their submissions will be assessed. The lack of a revealed date also raises minor concerns.

Missing reveal date
No evaluation criteria specified
Practicality65/100

While the contract start date and duration are clear, the lack of information regarding e-submission and the URL for documents makes the practicalities of submission unclear. The absence of financing information also poses a practical challenge for potential bidders.

No e-submission specified
Document URL not provided
Data Consistency90/100

The tender exhibits strong data consistency. Key fields like title, reference, organization, value, and dates are populated logically. There are no reported disputes or suspensions, and the dates provided appear coherent within the context of a planned tender.

Sustainability50/100

The tender does not explicitly mention green procurement, social aspects, or innovation. It is also not indicated as EU funded. This suggests a minimal focus on sustainability criteria.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear title and reference number
Organization specified
Estimated value disclosed
CPV code provided
Objective to support SMEs/VCSEs

Concerns

Missing evaluation criteria
No document content available
Lack of specific technical, financial, and submission requirements
Unclear e-submission process

Recommendations

1. Provide detailed evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Upload full tender documentation with clear content or summaries.
3. Specify technical, financial, and submission requirements for clarity and completeness.

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