Tender

Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People

LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Feb 2023 at 09:39

Tender

19 Aug 2022 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Ealing is seeking bids for a contract to provide Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Services for children and young people. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 20th March 2023. The contract, valued at £1,071,000, is expected to start on 1st January 2024 and may be extended for up to two years. The services are in the health and social work services category and are located in Ealing.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to compete for a substantial contract with the London Borough of Ealing. Companies that offer services related to providing impartial advice and information on disability for children and young people are well-suited to tender for this opportunity. The contract period of up to seven years offers potential for long-term business growth and stability for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People

Notice Description

London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID). The Local Authority has a statutory duty to a provide parent partnership services for their community for children and young people aged 0-25 as laid out in the SEND Reforms and Children's and Families Act 2014. Parent Partnership Services are required to be independent and provide impartial advice and information on all aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, 0 to 25 years (April 2015) sets out the minimum standards for this statutory service: a The provision of impartial advice, information and support to all parents/carers of children with SEND and/or disability. b. Information and advice must be free, accurate, and confidential and in formats which are accessible and responsive to the needs of users. c To work with the Parent Carer Forum and other user groups to ensure that parents/carers and young people's views are heard, understood and inform and influence the development of local SEND policy, practice and decision making. d Children are consulted and their views are taken into account in decision making e To work with schools, the Local Authority (LA), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and commissioning officers and others to help them develop positive relationships with parents/carers and young people. Ealing currently spends approximately PS153,000 per annum on the Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID) services for children and young people. . Subject to governance the current contract will end on 31st December 2023 and it is envisaged that over Winter 2022/23 Ealing will begin the procurement of a contract for five (5) years, to commence on 1st January 2024, with the possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years. Seven (7) years in total at a value of PS1,071,000 if all extensions used.

Lot Information

Lot 1

London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID). The Local Authority has a statutory duty to a provide parent partnership services for their community for children and young people aged 0-25 as laid out in the SEND Reforms and Children's and Families Act 2014. Parent Partnership Services are required to be independent and provide impartial advice and information on all aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, 0 to 25 years (April 2015) sets out the minimum standards for this statutory service: a The provision of impartial advice, information and support to all parents/carers of children with SEND and/or disability. b. Information and advice must be free, accurate, and confidential and in formats which are accessible and responsive to the needs of users. c To work with the Parent Carer Forum and other user groups to ensure that parents/carers and young people's views are heard, understood and inform and influence the development of local SEND policy, practice and decision making. d Children are consulted and their views are taken into account in decision making e To work with schools, the Local Authority (LA), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and commissioning officers and others to help them develop positive relationships with parents/carers and young people. Ealing currently spends approximately PS153,000 per annum on the Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID) services for children and young people. . Subject to governance the current contract will end on 31st December 2023 and it is envisaged that over Winter 2022/23 Ealing will begin the procurement of a contract for five (5) years, to commence on 1st January 2024, with the possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years. Seven (7) years in total at a value of PS1,071,000 if all extensions used.

Renewal: Possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036038
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004304-2023
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£1,071,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING
Contact Name
Ms Christine Baker
Contact Email
bakerc@ealing.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2088255122

Buyer Location

Locality
EALING
Postcode
W5 2HL
Post Town
West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

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