Award

Special Educational Needs, Disability Advice Service

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:20

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Sunderland City Council commissioning a Special Educational Needs and Disability Advice Service. This contract caters to social work and related services in the North East region of the United Kingdom. It follows a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to no suitable tenders received in open procedures under regulation 32(2)(a) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2024 and ending on 31st October 2030. The tender had a value of £720,000 and encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

The Sunderland Carers Centre has been awarded the contract as the incumbent provider, demonstrating expertise and experience in delivering the required services. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social services and those with a focus on educational support and disability services. It is an advantageous opportunity for organisations capable of providing impartial, confidential advice and support on matters related to SEN and disability. Businesses that possess knowledge in handling Education Health and Care plans, and have experience in delivering ongoing support, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The collaboration fosters engagement and support for children, young people, and their parents or carers within the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs, Disability Advice Service

Notice Description

To provide a free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support. This must cover initial concerns or identification of potential SEN or disabilities, through to ongoing support and provision, which may include an Education Health and Care plan (EHC Plan). The service will ensure children, young people and parents/carers are provided with information and advice on matters relating to SEN and disability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbcbc2dd-e4a2-4bf3-9cca-c78fc929e651
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30664248-a60a-4831-a07f-9ecd367aa505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2030 Over 5 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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.soppitt@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUNDERLAND CARERS CENTRE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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