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Provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service

SEFTON COUNCIL

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11 Oct 2024 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Sefton Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is designed to assist children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), along with their parents and carers. This service falls under the social services category, as outlined by the CPV code 85320000. The council utilised an open procurement method for this tender, with a total value of £400,000 in GBP. The contract was awarded to KIDS on 11th October 2024 and will commence on 1st November 2024, running until 31st October 2026. The service will be delivered across various locations in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education, health, and social care services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with special needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their tailored services and community-centric approaches. By securing contracts like this, businesses can not only diversify their service offerings but also play a crucial role in enhancing support systems for SEND individuals and their families, fostering long-term community impact and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service

Notice Description

The SENDIASS (special educational needs and disability Information Advice and Support Service) is a statutory service under sections 19(c), 26(3), 32 and 49 of the Children and Families Act 2014 Regulations. The purpose of the Service is to provide children and young people aged 0 - 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers with free impartial information, advice and support about matters relating to SEND including information on matters relating to education, health and social care as defined in the SEND Code of Practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12776f9-e901-4aaa-9447-d97048b4cb87
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£390,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 1-2 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
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
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIDS

Further Information

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