Tender

Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

DORSET COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Oct 2020 at 11:38

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council, in collaboration with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is initiating a tender process for the provision of the Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently active, with a deadline for submission set for 1st December 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting for a term of either seven or ten years, depending on the awarded bid, with a total contract value of approximately £1,709,000 for the longer term option. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for service providers specialising in social services and educational support, particularly those experienced in handling Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this tender particularly suitable given its focus on providing accessible information and support to children, young people, and their families. The successful bidder will not only meet statutory requirements but also play a pivotal role in improving service delivery and early intervention for the community of Dorset.

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Notice Title

Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

Dorset Council in partnership with the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking tenders from suitably experienced and capable service providers for the Dorset SENDIASS Service. Access to SEND Information, Advice and Support (IAS) is a statutory requirement (Children & Families Act 2014). SENDIAS must be available and accessible for Dorset children, young people and young adults (0 to 25 years) with Special Educational Needs, and their parents and carers. Dorset SENDIASS currently offers a service to parents and carers developed from the existing (and renamed) Parent Partnership Service. The offer for children and young people is minimal. Revised National Minimum Standards Guidance (2014) applies to SENDIAS services across the country. The expectation is for the provider to deliver SENDIAS in the Dorset Council area to: * Meet statutory requirements including the minimum standards * Deliver an equivalent service for children and young people * Improve capacity to intervene earlier This tender relates to provisions for children, young people, adults and their families. The contract will commence from 1st April 2021 and will be a long-term contract and bids will be invited for either a maximum of 7 years or 10 years (this includes extension periods). The Contract Value is approximately PS170,900 per annum and Total Contract Value equating to PS 1,196,300 (7 years) PS1,709,000 (10 years), depending which option represents best value following tender evaluation. The Service Specification also details the service, aims and objectives, description of the service and eligibility, staffing requirements, how to access the service, performance management and reporting. This Tender is being advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dcd48df7-7a10-470e-bf06-f4379feb34d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,709,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Greg Jackson
Contact Email
gregory.jackson@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221657

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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