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SENDIASS

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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Award

26 Nov 2024 at 10:03

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Tender

27 Aug 2024 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) titled "SENDIASS" under the industry category of Social work services (CPV: 85310000). The tender utilised an open procurement method and was awarded to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited. The contract, valued at £544,003, will commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032. The procurement process follows the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015, offering transparency and accessibility to qualified suppliers. Key dates included the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, and the award notice published on 26th November 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing social work services, especially those with expertise in supporting children, young people, and families with special educational needs and disabilities. Organisations capable of offering independent advice and advocacy, training workshops, and comprehensive support for legal and social care issues would find this contract highly suitable. The need for transferring existing staff under TUPE and ensuring a well-structured service delivery aligns with businesses that have robust human resources and strategic planning capabilities. Companies focused on expanding their operations within the public sector and social work domain in England will benefit from participating in such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SENDIASS

Notice Description

Contract Duration: 5 years Estimated contract value (5 years): PS562,427 Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline. Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025. Service Overview: A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. There is a requirement for this service to have some independence of the Council in order to ensure independent advice and guidance for families. Cornwall Council has a duty to provide information, advice and support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014. SENDIASS is commissioned to give accurate, independent advice, information and support (from Reception, Secondary and Post 16 transfer) on EHCP's and Annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND & Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions. Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance. A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa7c77f-6046-4ae4-a41c-41b9ae8b0ef0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£526,427 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£544,003 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING

Further Information

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