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2425-0002 Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities, Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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03 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council has awarded a contract for the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS), valued at £870,000 over 60 months. This service will offer free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND) in areas including education, health, and social care. The procurement process followed an open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the contract was awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, with an emphasis on quality and social value. The contract will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 31 March 2030.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, and specifically those involved in welfare services for children and young people or providing guidance services. Despite the contract being awarded to London Disability Network London (LDN London), companies with similar expertise might benefit from understanding the procurement criteria and enhancing their offerings for future opportunities. Organisations capable of delivering high-quality, socially valuable services in the SEND sector are well-suited to compete in this niche market.

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Notice Title

2425-0002 Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities, Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

Islington Council has awarded a contract for the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS). This service will provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support on matters related to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND), including education, health, and social care. The contract, valued at PS870,000 over 60 months, was awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, with a focus on quality and social value. The procurement process followed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bbfaef7a-130f-42cf-b719-e7d6df7223da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4314217d-cd26-4fb4-91b6-94afb6e5eba2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£870,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Islington Council
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
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
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LONDON DISABILITY NETWORK LONDON (LDN LONDON

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