Award

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

DORSET COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Nov 2021 at 12:22

Tender

16 Jul 2021 at 13:19

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is initiating a tender process for the "Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Dorchester, UK. Currently in the "Award" stage, the contract, with an annual value of £170,850, will provide information, advice, and support for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. Key dates include an active award status since 26 October 2021, and the tender has undergone an open procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, social work, and related service provision. Companies with expertise in delivering impartial advice and support services, particularly those familiar with the statutory responsibilities related to special educational needs, will be well-suited to compete. Providers may benefit from the potential to secure a long-term contract with an option to extend for up to seven years, allowing for sustained engagement and the chance to positively impact the lives of young people in Dorset.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for a Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Dorset Council currently fulfil the statutory responsibility to provide specific information, advice and support (IAS) for special educational needs and disability (SEND) through our in-house SENDIASS. This is a free, impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have SEND, and their parents and carers. Dorset Council are seeking an external provider to deliver SENDIASS to ensure impartiality, compliance and effective service delivery. Dorset SENDIASS is part of the national network of SENDIASS organisations. It's overseen by a steering group made up of key stakeholders and is expected to meet the requirements of Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for a Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Dorset Council currently fulfil the statutory responsibility to provide specific information, advice and support (IAS) for special educational needs and disability (SEND) through our in-house SENDIASS. This is a free, impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have SEND, and their parents and carers. Dorset Council are seeking an external provider to deliver SENDIASS to ensure impartiality, compliance and effective service delivery. Dorset SENDIASS is part of the national network of SENDIASS organisations. It's overseen by a steering group made up of key stakeholders and is expected to meet the requirements of Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

Options: The Contract Value is PS170,850 per annum. Providers have the choice to submit a pricing schedule for one or both options: Option A: 5 years with option to extend for up to 2 years (total value PS1,195,950) Option B: 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 years (total value PS1,708,500)

Renewal: The Contract Value is PS170,850 per annum. Providers have the choice to submit a pricing schedule for one or both options: Option A: 5 years with option to extend for up to 2 years (total value PS1,195,950) Option B: 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 years (total value PS1,708,500)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,708,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,708,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,707,594 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

Contact Name
Mrs Lisa Hosking, Steve Clarke
Contact Email
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk, steve.clarke@dorsetccg.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305225523

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION

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