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FEW1481 - SENDIASS and Choice Advice Service

LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jun 2025 at 12:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicester City Council has completed the direct award procurement process for the "FEW1481 - SENDIASS and Choice Advice Service," focusing on the health and social work services category. The service, vital for providing information to families and young individuals regarding special educational needs and disabilities, is being implemented throughout the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £46,000, covers the period from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025. The award was made officially on 23 December 2024, with the procurement method being a direct award to ensure the continuity of these essential services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, as these entities can deliver services in alignment with the statutory requirements of local authorities. The targeted information and advice services create a framework for these organisations to enhance their portfolio by addressing critical educational, health, and social sectors. Businesses specialising in care services, legal guidance, or educational consultancy may find this sector increasingly beneficial for strategic business expansion, allowing them to establish credibility within governmental frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEW1481 - SENDIASS and Choice Advice Service

Notice Description

This Waiver is for the continuity of service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Services and Choice and Advice Service. The service provides relevant and accessible information that supports families, children, and young people, to access and understand the special educational needs and disability services that are available is a statutory duty for local authorities. From a wider perspective this duty is laid out in the Care Act (2014), Children and Families Act (2014), Autism National Strategy and statutory guidance (2015, 2018 and 2021) and the NHS transforming care agenda. It is a direct statutory duty, placed on local authorities and integrated commissioning boards, to provide information advice and guidance for all children, young people and families who need to access special educational needs and disability services. This duty is detailed in the minimum standards for SENDIASS services. These standards obligate health and social care systems must have a service in place to offer information advice guidance and support on a range of subjects including education health and care plans (ECHP), accessing health and social care services, and supporting families to appeal decisions they are not happy with. This support must be impartial and seen as 'arm's length' from the local authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9596966a-564e-4111-9d5c-2b9cd2f56351
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Liane Pereira
Contact Email
procurement-asc@leicester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1164542446

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE1 1FZ
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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