Tender

Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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28 Nov 2018 at 16:02

TenderAmendment

28 Nov 2018 at 16:01

Tender

28 Nov 2018 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is currently seeking tenders for the provision of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) in the Borough of Sandwell, with the contract commencing on 1 April 2019. This process is in the tender stage, as the current contract is set to expire on 31 March 2019. The closing date for submissions is 4 January 2019 at 15:00. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, which allows wider participation in the bidding process, and the relevant industry category falls under welfare services for children and young people.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in health and social services, particularly those specializing in education and support services for children with special educational needs. Companies with expertise in delivering high-quality, impartial information and advice services will be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract, which is for three years with a possible one-year extension, allows for substantial engagement from suitable agencies looking to expand their portfolio in public service delivery.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service

Notice Description

Tender for the Provision of a SENDIASS Service The current contract for the delivery of the SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service) in Sandwell ends on 31 March 2019. The Council is seeking to identify a suitable agency to operate the SENDIASS service within the Borough from 1 April 2019. The Children and Families Act 2014 requires local authorities to provide an Information, Advice and Support Service for parents and carers of children and young people with a Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) and young people who have a SEND. The Service must provide high quality, impartial information, advice and support on a range of matters relating to education, health and social care. Further details of the service required are detailed in the specification in this document The contract is for a 3-year period with the possibility of an extension for a further 12 months subject to provision of budget. Please Note: TUPE - Standard TUPE information will be provided as a supporting document to the tender pack to all those bidders that confirm they are interested in submitting a tender and commit to maintaining the confidentiality of the information. Please indicate this by completing the TUPE Confidentiality Agreement Document in the tender pack and return via correspondence via Intend by no later than Friday 14th December 2018. This information will then be emailed to you by return via Intend. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. You will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 4th January 2019 at 15:00hrs Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9f0ddde-6aab-4834-9fcd-b95605381fa3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4a70de1-528e-4e64-89fb-f56d79f5c99e
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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