Tender

Provision of an Information, Advice and Support to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Sep 2020 at 14:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Provision of an Information, Advice and Support to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)". This procurement falls under the social work services category (CPV code 85310000) and is located in England. The tender is currently in the active stage and was published on 18th September 2020, with a submission deadline set for 19th October 2020. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2021 and run until 31st December 2025, with a total estimated value of £450,000 and a minimum contract value of £180,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for a broad participation of potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social services and support, particularly those with experience in engaging with parents and children with special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation is keen to promote inclusivity and accessibility in service provision. Winning this contract could enhance a business's reputation and allow it to contribute positively to community welfare, thereby fostering growth in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Information, Advice and Support to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Notice Description

Stockport Council wishes to commission a dynamic and enthusiastic provider to deliver an Information, Advice and Support and Children's Advocacy Service for SEND as detailed in the specification document and meeting at least the Minimum Standards for IASS , with the following objectives: * To ensure that children and their parents/carers, and young people are able to be fully involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet identified Special Educational Needs or Disabilities as required by the SEND Code of Practice, 2015. The provision of high-quality information, advice and support is crucial to support this objective. * To ensure parents, children and young people receive high quality, impartial and accessible information, advice and support that are appropriate to their needs, extends their knowledge and maximises their involvement in decision making. * To ensure parents, children and young people are supported to understand their rights, roles and responsibilities within the legislative frameworks that apply to special educational needs and disability. * Where self-advocacy is difficult, to help children and families say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. * To promote social inclusion, equality and social justice. This opportunity is advertised under the Light Touch Regime.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4aaa34ee-88cf-41ef-854a-e8e9d6218f6d
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 Over 5 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
STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Further Information

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