Tender

ESCC JW - SEND Information and Advice Service

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

12 May 2017 at 14:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council, through its SE Shared Services, is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of the SEND Information and Advice Service, titled "ESCC JW - SEND Information and Advice Service". This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is aimed at providing confidential and relevant information and support to parents, carers, and young people with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities. The tender is currently at the active stage and submissions must be received by the deadline of 8 June 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2017 and will run until 31 August 2020, with the services required to be delivered primarily in East Sussex, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those focused on providing services to children and young people with SEN. Organisations that can deliver impartial and accessible information and advice, promote self-advocacy, and work collaboratively with local communities are well-suited to apply. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this procurement is designed to engage local providers that can meet the nuanced needs of the community. Firms should ensure they are registered on the SE Shared Services eSourcing portal for a seamless bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESCC JW - SEND Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

In accordance with the SEND Code of Practice East Sussex County Council wish to secure the provision of impartial, confidential and relevant information, advice and support to: * the parents and carers of children and young people between 0 and 25 years who have, or may have, SEN or a disability * children and young people who have, or may have, SEN or a disability The service provider will: Deliver an advice service to provide impartial, confidential and accessible information and advice. This should include: * Local policy and practice * The Local Offer * Personalisation and personal budgets * Law on SEN and disability, health and social care, through suitably independently trained staff * Advice for children, young people and parents on gathering, understanding and interpreting information and applying it to their own situation * Information on the local authority's processes for resolving disagreements, its complaints procedures and means of redress. Promote independence and self-advocacy by building service users skills, knowledge and confidence by: * Helping parents, carers and young people work in partnership with the people and services that are involved with them in order to achieve the best for each child. * Providing parents, carers and young people information and support necessary to participate in decisions. * Providing information, advice and support in relation to personal budgets * Build capacity in the community to ensure that there are other people in the community able to provide support Working with the commissioners to use data and business intelligence to inform policy and practice at the local authority and the CCG level. This would include: * Working closely with the local Parent Carer Forum (ESPaCC) and other representative groups, including youth forums, to ensure that the views and experiences of children, young people and parent/carers inform policy and practice. For example families with autism etc * Reporting three times a year to the East Sussex County Council Local Offer Working Group which includes parent carers and representatives from education, health, care and the community sector. * Contributing to policy and practice at the regional and national level by working with other providers and relevant stakeholders to share, promote and develop best practice And to further develop a service for children and young people building on the work to date by the service Additional information: This tender is to be completed electronically using the SE Shared Services Procurement eSourcing portal. https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing/opportunities The SE Shared Services eSourcing portal provides a web-based tool that provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering and quotation activities reducing the time and effort required for both buyers and Potential Bidders. The portal allows for tender clarifications and submitting your bid electronically. In order to bid for this opportunity you will need to register your company on the SE Shared Services portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60030bb4-fd05-4ad1-9976-16ddc71ea1e5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
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
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2020 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
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST SUSSEX
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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