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Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND

LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM

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20 Mar 2021 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is inviting tenders for the provision of an Information, Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SENDIASS). This procurement falls under the social work services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 April 2021. The service aims to support children, young people, and families with SEND through impartial information and advice, fostering independence and self-advocacy. The contract is valued at £210,000 and will commence on 1 September 2021, concluding on 31 August 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in social services, particularly those with experience in educational support, community engagement, or family services. Companies that excel in providing independent advice and fostering partnerships with parents and young people will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the nature of the service, businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable groups will likely capture the interest of the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND

Notice Description

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (the "Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) ("the Services"). The Services comprise impartial information, advice and support (IAS) service for children , young people, parents/carers and families with special educational needs and disabilities ("SEND") . The overall aim is for SENDIASS to work in partnership to contribute to better outcomes for children and young people with SEND by: - Providing free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children, young people and their parents and be available 52 weeks of the year; providing accurate and accessible information, advice and support; - Ensuring information, advice and support promotes independence and self-advocacy for young people; - Supporting and empowering parents and carers to understand the graduated approach to SEND and to access early intervention and prevention services; and - Working together with young people/youth and parent/carer forums to ensure views and experiences inform and shape local policy and 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/26d15931-41bf-48b3-bfea-c196b016c59d
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 9JU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Hammersmith Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

Notice Documents

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