Tender

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

OLDHAM COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Sep 2024 at 16:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Council has initiated a tender for the "SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)" aimed at children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers, as required by the Children and Families Act 2014. The procurement is in the active stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold) under the classification of Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). Offers should be submitted by 24th October 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2032. This initiative, valued at £805,000, will require services to be delivered across England and primarily focuses on providing impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support about education, health, and social care related to SEND.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting SEND populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. The contract seeks a lead provider capable of delivering high-quality advocacy support, promoting independence and self-advocacy among children, young people, and their parents. Businesses equipped to meet the key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcomes outlined in the specification stand to benefit considerably from this contract, providing a platform for growth and enhanced reputation within the public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68bacaf-2053-4c40-ab2b-655910b9f8c9
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 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
OLDHAM COUNCIL
Contact Name
James England
Contact Email
james.england@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1617702039

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1UT
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
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
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Further Information

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