Tender

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

CROYDON COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2021 at 09:12

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23 Mar 2021 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Croydon Council is inviting tenders for the "Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)" to support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 22nd April 2021 at 14:00 BST. The anticipated contract start date is 1st June 2021, and the overall contract duration is two years, with an option for a one-year extension. This project falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, and eligible providers are expected to comply with the London Living Wage. Interested organisations should apply via the London Tenders Portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in delivering support services tailored to individuals with SEND. Companies that specialise in health and social care services, particularly those focusing on educational support and advocacy, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as Croydon Council aims to award the contract to a single supplier that maintains an independence from mediation services within the borough.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

The Council invites organisations to submit a tender for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). To support children and young people with SEND and their families who may be seeking information, advice and support service between families and the Council. The provider must arrange for Croydon's children with SEN or disabilities, and their parents, and Croydon's young people with SEN or disabilities, to be provided with information and advice about matters relating to their SEN or disabilities, including matters relating to health and social care. This must include information, advice and support on the take-up and management of Personal Budgets. In addition, they must have regard to the importance of providing children and their parents and young people with the information and support necessary to participate in making decisions about their care. As set out in the SEND Code of Practice it is best practice that SENDIASS and Mediation services should not be provided by the same supplier in order to ensure maximum objectivity across the two distinct areas of service provision. The SEND Framework / SEN Code of Practice (CoP 2.4 & 2.5) states: The SENDIASS has its own identity and branding and is a dedicated and easily identifiable service. It is, and is seen to be, separate from other LA services and functions. THE COUNCIL WILL ONLY SEEK TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO A PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION OF SENDIASS WHO IS NOT CURRENTLY PROVIDING MEDIATION SERVICES IN CROYDON. The Contract, shall be for a period of two years with an option to extend for a further one year ( 2+1) at the Council's sole discretion The anticipated contract start date will be no later than the 1st June 2021. This procurement is to establish a single supplier who is experienced and qualified in the delivery of SENDIASS. Tenderers can apply by completing the documents via the London Tenders Portal. The Council requires the successful Service Providers to comply with the London Living Wage. All potential suppliers are advised to read the supporting documents listed on the London Tenders portal, prior to responding to the invitation to tender. Additional information: This procurement falls within the "light touch regime" applicable to the procurement of contracts for social and other specific services, as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (Regulations). The Council is orientating this procurement towards an adapted open procedure as described in Regulation 27 of the Regulations but using a "light touch" approach. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations.; If you wish to register an interest in this contract, please follow the steps below: * Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm. * Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password * Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant contract: 910/2020 - Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS * Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c1a2a4-2a5f-44fb-8012-8b2080cb5349
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2021 - 31 May 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROYDON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Weeks
Contact Email
matt.weeks@croydon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01937 545945

Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Post Town
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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