Planning

SENDIAS Service Tender

BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN

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Planning

21 Jan 2026 at 10:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Borough of Telford & Wrekin, a public authority under sub-central government classification, is in the planning stage for a tender titled "SENDIAS Service Tender." This procurement process involves the provision of a Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS), which supports compliance with the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The market engagement event is scheduled for 17th February 2026, with the tender notice to be published around 1st April 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st October 2026, lasting up to seven years, and aims to serve multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKG where Telford is located. The main procurement category is services, with a focus on health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), due to its tailored suitability criteria. The upcoming contract allows businesses to contribute to the empowerment and support of children, young people, and their families in matters of education, health, and social care related to special needs and disabilities. Engaging in this process could enhance a company's portfolio in health and social work services, facilitate long-term engagement with public sector clients, and offer a stable revenue stream over a seven-year period. The "light touch" procurement regime suggests a flexible and open approach, encouraging diverse and innovative solutions from aspiring service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SENDIAS Service Tender

Notice Description

Telford & Wrekin Council will publish a tender for the provision of the Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) around the 1st April 2026. 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 Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) 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. The Contract will start 1st October 2026 for a duration of up to 7 years. TUPE will apply for existing service personnel. 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

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/005144-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2033 Over 5 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
BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@telford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
Postcode
TF3 4JA
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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