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Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Warwickshire County Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 May 2023 at 08:16

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Tender

22 Feb 2023 at 09:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Warwickshire County Council and Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board are re-tendering the Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This service caters to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, offering information, advice, and support in education, health, and care. The procurement stage is active, with a total contract value of £915,000. The main procurement category is services, and the tender method is an open procedure. The tender deadline is 23rd March 2023, and the contract has been awarded to Barnardo Services Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing health and social work services to compete for a substantial contract in the Warwickshire area. Companies capable of delivering high-quality support services tailored to children, young people, and their families would be well-suited to bid. The contract period is for 3 years with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance. Interested firms must ensure compliance with the submission requirements outlined in the tender documentation and participate in the selection process that evaluates both cost and quality criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council (WCC), with Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (CWICB), is re-tendering the Warwickshire Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). SENDIASS is a service for children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities, and their parents or carers. It provides information, advice and support in relation to education, health and care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide free, accessible, accurate, confidential, timely and impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to education, health and social care to Children and young people up to the age of 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); their parents/carers and professionals involved in the provision of educational services for children and young people with SEND. Commissioners expect the service to: * deliver all requirements as set out in this specification * meet the National Minimum Standards, developed through the Information, Advice & Support Services (IASS) Network * be proactive to national, regional and local guidance, policy, strategies and trends; and be guided by evidenced best practice * work alongside the commissioners and other stakeholders including parents' representatives to ensure the service remains responsive to local needs Information, advice & support will be provided (and recorded) at four intervention levels as defined through the National Information Advice & Support Services Network: * Level One: One-off information and advice through phone or email * Level Two: More detailed and/or personalised support (e.g., to understand or complete documentation or procedures; to communicate with agencies or to access services) * Level Three: Detailed & continuing assistance with statutory processes (such as Education Health and Care Plan needs assessment; mediation and/or disagreement resolution; exclusion appeals) * Level Four: Detailed and continuing assistance and guidance through legal processes including Tribunals; complaints to Ombudsman; Judicial Review or Child Protection disputes Additional information: The contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a75e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012730-2023
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
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
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£915,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Warwickshire County Council
Additional Buyers

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 4RL
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Barnardo Services Limited

Further Information

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