Tender

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)

WEST BERKSHIRE

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Tender

04 May 2021 at 11:22

Summary of the contracting process

The West Berkshire Council is seeking proposals for the "SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)" project, which falls under the guidance services category. This tender is currently in the active stage and will require submissions to be made by 12:00 PM on 8th June 2021. The contract is valued at £165,000 for an initial three-year term starting from 1st August 2021, with the possibility of a three-year extension. This procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, allowing any eligible suppliers to bid.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on providing educational support services, particularly those with expertise in handling Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the nature of the service calls for organisations with specialised knowledge and a commitment to supporting families in need. Companies that can demonstrate experience with the SEND Code of Practice will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

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Notice Title

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

The provision of a high quality telephone, face to face and email support service to families in line with statutory requirements, including demonstrating that its staff have the requisite knowledge, experience and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. Additional information: PS165,000 is the initial 3 year term, however the contract can be extended for another 3 years at the same fee. The ITT can be accessed at the following: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71811e9d-dd4d-4497-b1e1-b9c35b473ffc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 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
WEST BERKSHIRE
Contact Name
Thomas Bailey
Contact Email
thomas.bailey@westberks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1635519021

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWBURY
Postcode
RG14 5LD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Newbury Central
Westminster Constituency
Newbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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