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SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS

Telford & Wrekin Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jul 2026 at 15:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Mar 2026 at 09:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Borough of Telford & Wrekin is procuring a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS), classified as health and social work services (CPV 85000000). The service supports the council and the Integrated Care Board in meeting duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. It provides free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support on education, health and social care for children and young people aged 0 to 25 and their parents or carers. The service is intended to help users understand their entitlements, develop independence and self-advocacy, and participate effectively in decisions about special educational needs, disabilities, education, health and care provision. Delivery covers Telford and Wrekin.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded on 23 July 2026 following an open procedure. TELFORD AND WREKIN COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY SERVICE was selected for the single lot at £700,000 excluding VAT (£840,000 including VAT). The awarded contract period is 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2032, with a possible extension to 28 February 2034. The award decision has a standstill period ending 4 August 2026, with signature scheduled by 20 August 2026. Evaluation weighted quality at 80%, implementation and contract management at 10%, and social value at 10%. Eight bids reached the final stage, including six from SMEs and two from voluntary, community or social enterprises. The contract is above threshold and subject to the light-touch regime.

This requirement suits organisations experienced in SEND information, advice and support for children and young people aged 0 to 25 and their parents or carers. Credible competitors would need to provide impartial, confidential and accurate guidance spanning education, health and social care, and to help users understand statutory entitlements and available local support. The work calls for capability in special educational needs and disability, the SEND Code of Practice, Education, Health and Care provision, and the Local Authority SEN Graduated Offer. Strong delivery would also require practical skills in advocacy, participation, partnership working with the council and Integrated Care Board, contract management, outcome delivery and social value. The competition attracted substantial SME participation and included voluntary, community and social enterprise bidders, indicating that smaller specialist and mission-led providers can be credible competitors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS

Notice Description

The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIAS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support 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. This service will ensure it is delivered in a way that ensures parents, children and young people understand their entitlement to education, health and care support under the SEND Code of Practice and within the Local Authority SEN Graduated offer.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 5 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract over the 5 year contract period is a maximum value of PS500,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to a further 2 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Planning Information

The Commissioner invites prospective and interested providers to a market engagement event on 17th February 2026 10-11am, via MTeams - please see the link below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37077707501257?p=s23r9cWvZOaoVqLOxU Meeting ID: 370 777 075 012 57 Passcode: 88jX3XV9

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060aad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069893-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 29 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Telford & Wrekin Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Postcode Area
Telford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG21 Telford and Wrekin
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Electoral Ward
Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Westminster Constituency
Telford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Telford & Wrekin CVS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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