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Information, Advice and Support Services for Children and Young People with SEND, & their Parents/Carers

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently inviting tenders for the contract titled "Information, Advice and Support Services for Children and Young People with SEND, & their Parents/Carers." This procurement falls within the education and training services category, specifically targeting the provision of Information, Advice and Support Services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND) in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is at the active stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 9th October 2017. The initial contract period will commence on 1st April 2018 and last for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in education, social services, and health care, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate innovative and cost-effective service delivery. The successful bidder will be tasked with providing impartial advice and support to families, an area increasingly recognised for its importance in local communities. With a budget of £1,850,000, businesses that can prove their capability to deliver high-quality, accessible services are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information, Advice and Support Services for Children and Young People with SEND, & their Parents/Carers

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council, Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Clinical Commissioning Group are seeking tenders for the provision of Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS), for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability (SEND) and their Parents/Carers. IASS for children and young people with SEND and their families currently is provided by 'Ask Us Nottinghamshire' which is hosted by Nottinghamshire County Council. The Children and Families Act (2014) requires local authorities to provide children and young people with SEND, and their parents and carers with information and advice about matters relating to their SEN or disabilities. The Information, Advice and Support Service should be impartial, confidential, accessible and should be provided through a dedicated and easily identifiable service and should have the capacity to handle face-to-face, telephone and electronic enquiries. Following advice, from the DfE and the national Information Advice and Support (IAS) Network, for the need to establish a service fully independent of the Local Authority, The commissioners are now seeking an external provider for the services. The tender has been advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) in accordance with the Light Touch regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using an open procedure. The service being commissioned brings together the following elements, described in the service specification (Part 3); The following services are currently being delivered to both Nottinghamshire County and Nottingham City residents:. * "Ask Us"; the current Information Advice and Support Service (IASS). * "Iris"; the information website, magazine and newsletter. The following services are currently being delivered in Nottingham City only:. * Key Workers service; which supports families through the Person Centred Review (PCR) stage of the Education, Health and Care Assessment application process, co-ordinates and communicates with families, and provides a single point of contact. * SEND Co-production and Development service; which provides engagement activities with disabled children and young people and their families. The Council is seeking bids that offer value for money through efficiency and innovative thinking and Bidders will be required to identify the level of service (hours) that will be provided for the funds available The initial term of this contract will be three years with the option to extend for a further two years in increments of up to 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3453c315-4a34-4f9a-b580-e05948c70152
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,850,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Joe Sardone
Contact Email
joe.sardone@nottscc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1159773136

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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