Tender

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Aug 2018 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hampshire County Council is currently seeking a service provider to deliver a Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for Hampshire. This procurement falls under the services category and will be conducted using an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 20 September 2018 at 3 p.m. The contract is set to commence on 1 January 2019 and will last for three years, with an option for a two-year extension. The opportunity is based in Hampshire, UK, and is valued at £1,325,000, aimed at ensuring compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, specifically for those focused on special educational needs and disabilities. Businesses that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By providing essential support to children, parents, and carers, potential bidders can contribute positively to the community while also enhancing their service portfolio and growing their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council wishes to commission one Service Provider to deliver a Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service for Hampshire. The aim of the Service is to assist the Council in delivering its specific duty to provide information, advice and a support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND, as defined in Parts 19 and 32 of the Children and Families Act 2014. The Council has worked with the Hampshire NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) for the purpose of defining the Service. The scope of this information, advice and support should 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. The specification incorporates legislative requirements whilst also addressing the requirements of parents and professionals. The contract will commence on 1 January 2019 and will be for a period of three years with the option to extend for one further two year period. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 3 p.m. on 20 September 2018. This tender is being conducted using a bespoke process under the Light Touch Regime, which will include a selection, Invitation to Tender (ITT) and, if required, due diligence stage. Details of the process can be found in the procurement documentation. Invitation to tender documentation will be made available and should subsequently be submitted via Hampshire County Council's Electronic Tendering tool (In-Tend website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire). Organisations can obtain guidance on how to use this tool by accessing the website and clicking on the button titled "Information for Suppliers". Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bef496f8-ca78-4376-9e18-8fbaf9f378f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90eb457f-e3d7-49b2-8a93-da528164dcba
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

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,325,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2019 - 31 Dec 2021 3-4 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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