Award

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information and Advice Service

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2022 at 09:55

Award Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2022 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council have awarded a contract for the provision of a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information and Advice Service. The contract is valued at £1.3 million and has a duration of 3 years with a potential 2-year extension. The buying organisation is East Sussex County Council, and the procurement falls under the category of special education services. The tender period ended on April 19, 2022, and the contract period runs from September 1, 2022, to August 31, 2025.

This procurement opportunity to manage a SEND service presents a valuable business growth opportunity for firms specializing in special education services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete. The service delivery region is in the South East of the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in this tender should note that TUPE regulations apply, and the method of procurement is an Open procedure (above threshold).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council require a single provider to manage a SEN and disability advice service ("the Service") in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice, and the Minimum Standards for SEND Information, Advice and Support Services. This will 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, and * children and young people who have, or may have, SEN or a disability. The funding available for this service is: East Sussex County Council PS140,000 per annum Brighton and Hove City Council PS120,000 per annum The contract term is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 24 months. Please Note: TUPE will apply for this service. To register your interest please apply via the South East Shared Services Portal. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e59995-09f2-4b27-a72a-0505df170544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0afc458f-3634-4017-bde5-cf03cffb686b
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2025 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
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMAZE BRIGHTON AND HOVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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