--- title: "Special Education Needs and Disabilities Tribunal Legal Services (2019)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-08-13" --- # Special Education Needs and Disabilities Tribunal Legal Services (2019) Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2151bf9b-017d-484d-a5e2-cee658bebb2b.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is currently seeking tenders for "Special Education Needs and Disabilities Tribunal Legal Services (2019)," aimed at providing specialist legal services related to the assessment of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with an end date for tender submissions set for 19 August 2019. The successful supplier will offer legal representation for various tribunal appeals and support the council's statutory responsibilities. This service is categorised under legal services and is located in Worcestershire, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 1 October 2019 and will last until 30 September 2021, and it follows an open procedure below threshold for procurement method. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, particularly those with experience in education law and public sector contracts. Firms that possess expertise in handling tribunal cases for SEND issues or those that can provide robust legal support to local authorities will find this tender highly relevant. Interested businesses should ensure they can meet the council's needs and comply with the tendering requirements, positioning themselves as strong contenders in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council (WCC) requires a provider to offer specialist legal services to support the Council in respect of its statutory duties regarding the assessment of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The provider will act on behalf of the Local Authority for SEND first tier, upper tier and national trial tribunal appeals of the Council's choosing; as well as offering advice and assistance with general SEND casework queries. Further information and tender documents can be accessed by clicking the 'Express Interest' button. 13/08/2019 Question and Responses document added to the Document set Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services - 79111000 - Legal advisory services - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2019 at 08:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 - 18 Jul 2019 at 13:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c031dc1-cd57-4446-a845-acb6c75a4458 13th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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