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Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Jan 2019 at 16:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of a Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) as part of their ongoing initiative to support children and young people with disabilities. This contract, initiated through an open procurement process, will remain active from 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2022, with possibilities for extensions based on budget approval. The closing date for bids was set for 4th January 2019, and the service is crucial for ensuring families receive high-quality, impartial information regarding education, health, and social care matters related to SEND.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social work services, specifically those with expertise in providing support to children and families. Companies with a focus on community health services, special education, and welfare services for vulnerable populations would be particularly well-positioned to engage with this contract. By establishing a partnership with the council, successful bidders can enhance their service portfolio and contribute positively to local community welfare, potentially fostering long-term growth and sustainability in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service - AWARD

Notice Description

Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service The current contract for the delivery of the SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service) in Sandwell ends on 31 March 2019. The Council is seeking to identify a suitable agency to operate the SENDIASS service within the Borough from 1 April 2019. The Children and Families Act 2014 requires local authorities to provide an Information, Advice and Support Service for parents and carers of children and young people with a Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) and young people who have a SEND. The Service must provide high quality, impartial information, advice and support on a range of matters relating to education, health and social care. Further details of the service required are detailed in the specification in this document The contract is for a 3-year period with the possibility of an extension for a further 12 months subject to provision of budget. Please Note: TUPE - Standard TUPE information will be provided as a supporting document to the tender pack to all those bidders that confirm they are interested in submitting a tender and commit to maintaining the confidentiality of the information. Please indicate this by completing the TUPE Confidentiality Agreement Document in the tender pack and return via correspondence via Intend by no later than Friday 14th December 2018. This information will then be emailed to you by return via Intend. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. You will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 4th January 2019 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0d80d12-b0cd-4bd6-9c84-93afa9d03d7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTION FOR CHILDREN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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