Planning

WP4185 For the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

WALSALL COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

20 Feb 2026 at 11:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

13 Jan 2026 at 13:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice, and Support Service (SENDIASS), in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014. This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and is located in Walsall, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a market engagement questionnaire having been published on 20th February 2026. Key deadlines include the completion of the questionnaire by 30th January 2026. The project aims to support disabled children, young people, and their parents in accessing impartial information, advice, and support related to education, health, and care. The planned contract is valued at approximately £780,000 over a three-year period starting in September 2026, with potential for renewal.

This procurement opportunity offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for organisations experienced in delivering health and social work services. The tender is structured to be inclusive, considering suitability for SMEs and VCSEs, thereby widening participation. With a substantial financial allocation, businesses can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio and enhance market presence within the public sector. Organisations capable of developing innovative strategies for independence and self-advocacy among service users would be well-suited to compete, providing a chance to contribute meaningfully to community well-being while securing a stable contract valued at £650,000 net over its initial term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4185 For the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Notice Description

"This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). As part of the Children and Families Act 2014, it is a legal requirement that all local authorities ensure disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs and their parents have access to an impartial Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service. The service supports independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decisions relating to their education, health and care provision. The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Providers are invited to provide a response to the questionnaire that can be accessed via the below Intend link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home "

Planning Information

" This market sounding questionnaire is being undertaken by Walsall Council to obtain the views from potential bidders on the procurement process and possible future strategy for the following services: ● Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015594-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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