Award

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD

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Award

27 Mar 2026 at 13:57

Tender

16 Oct 2025 at 16:14

Planning

14 May 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Council of the City of Wakefield has awarded a contract for the SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), in collaboration with the Wakefield Integrated Care Board. This statutory service is aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) in the Wakefield District. The contract, procured using an open procedure and classified under health and social work services, will commence in April 2026 for an initial period of four years, with a possibility of a 24-month extension. The service, awarded to FAMILY ACTION, reflects a significant investment, valued at £1,389,000, and is part of the Council’s commitment to inclusive educational support. The procurement process, recently completed, was managed by the Wakefield Council, and it initially started through market engagement activities to understand market interests and address potential challenges.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating within health and social work services to engage with local government initiatives. Organisations that focus on social value and quality, and those adept in delivering public services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with SEND, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The tender emphasised criteria such as quality and social value, along with an inclusive approach that encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. Through this engagement, businesses can expand their operations in the Wakefield region, offering strategic and specialised interventions that cater to the diverse needs of SEND children and young people, ultimately contributing to enhancing community welfare and educational support systems.

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Notice Title

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a statutory service jointly funded by Wakefield Council and Wakefield Integrated Care Board. The service is available to children/young people and the parents/carers of a child or a young person, who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years who are living within the Wakefield District. The contract will run for an initial period of 4 years, commencing in April 2026 up to March 2030 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months

Planning Information

Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) Any queries you may have regarding this process should be raised as a 'Discussion' through YORtender in sufficient time to allow the Council to formulate a response at least 5 working days before the due date for return of questionnaires The questionnaire must be submitted by 5pm on the 28th May 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0512e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028564-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,389,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,389,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,389,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
28 May 2025Expired
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-01-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2HQ
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE45 Wakefield

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FAMILY ACTION

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