Nicholas Chamberlaine School - Inclusion Unit

A Tender Notice
by THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£1M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
27 Mar 2025
Delivery
01 Sep 2025 to 31 Aug 2028
Deadline
22 Apr 2025 15:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

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1 buyer

Description

NCS seeks to partner with an Inclusion Unit provider to provide a fully managed, integrated Inclusion Unit within the school. This provision aims to prevent exclusions, facilitate high quality learning whilst building on social and emotional resilience as well as tackling attitudes to work, behaviour, social conduct and aspiration building for disengaged students. The contract is to be for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension of 2 years, subject to annual review. SPECIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS • Tenders are sought from suitably qualified firms for asset compliance and estate services for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension of 2 years, subject to annual review • The Inclusion Unit Provider will provide the services detailed below for Nicholas Chamberlaine School. • Success will be measured against criteria, such as the Griffin Great descriptors and agreed achievement outcomes. • The Inclusion Unit will reduce the need for costly alternative external placements, by addressing and supporting students’ emotional and learning needs, and by managing any behavioural challenges in-house. • The Inclusion Unit will alleviate pressure on the school’s Senior Leadership Team (SLT), enabling them to focus on the strategic priorities of the school by undertaking the responsibility for the daily management of the inclusion provision. • The provision will consist of a full service 4 person centre with a 1:5 staff/student ratio, facilitating up to 20 students. • The Inclusion Unit must represent a financially sustainable option, resulting in a reduced need for alternative Provision and further negate the need for permanent exclusions. It is anticipated the Inclusion Unit will make savings of £100,000+ annually through reducing the need to source external alternative provision. • The provider will work closely with the school to adapt policies, strategies, and processes, ensuring the service aligns with the school’s visions, values and development plan. Requirement Scope The Inclusion Unit provider will enable the Trust and school to: • Promote positive relationships, active engagement in learning, and wellbeing for all students; • Ensure disaffected students at risk of exclusion can access the best possible teaching and learning to support their achievement; • Build an the existing inclusive and holistic understanding of student needs; • Ensure all students have access to the highest quality teaching and education experience; • Ensure all students have access to social and emotional learning support alongside academic support. Outcomes • Reduction in exclusions, including permanent exclusions; • Reduction in the need to source external alternative provision placements; • Improved student attendance; • Successful student reintegration into mainstream lessons; • Long-term cost-benefit projection; • Improved inclusion CPD for all staff; • Improved examination (internal and external) results for students.

Renewal Options

The contract is to be for a period of three years, with a possible extension of two years, subject to annual review

Award Criteria

1) Technical Ability and Sector Knowledge - Relevant skills and expertise within the proposed team and evidence of a good understanding of the regulatory requirements facing GST
2) Delivery and Client Service including sustainability - Experienced in School Improvement in the Multi Academy Sector and commitment to providing consistent, joined up service delivery throughout the contract Appropriate range of specialists
3) Price and value for money The maximum 40 marks will be awarded to the lowest priced bid. Other scores will be reduced in proportion to the additional cost.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services

Indicators

  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

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