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SENDIASS

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2024 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Council has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the "SENDIASS" service, aimed at providing special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support to young people, parents, carers, and practitioners within the UKK3 region. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically social work services (CPV code 85310000), and follows an open procedure method. The contract was signed on 19 November 2024 with Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited, valued at £544,003. The announcement of the completed award was made on 26 November 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing educational and support services, especially those with expertise in special educational needs and disability. SMEs in particular can benefit as evidenced by Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited being the awarded supplier. Companies with capabilities in providing independent advice, managing educational transitions, and delivering both in-person and remote services will find this tender particularly well-suited for their growth and expansion into the public service sector.

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Notice Title

SENDIASS

Notice Description

A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners

Lot Information

Lot 1

A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. There is a requirement for this service to have some independence of the Council in order to ensure independent advice and guidance for families. Cornwall Council has a duty to provide information, advice and support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014. SENDIASS is commissioned to give accurate, independent advice, information and support (from Reception, Secondary and Post 16 transfer) on EHCP's and Annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND & Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions. Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance. A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided. Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04beac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038111-2024
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£544,003 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20241 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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Simon Watkins
Contact Email
simon.watkins@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING

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