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title: "SEND Information and Advice Service"
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# SEND Information and Advice Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22b3969a-e014-4a5e-bd1f-82a593c9fb43

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## Summary

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "SEND Information and Advice Service," aimed at providing essential information and support for parents and young people concerning special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. This procurement falls under the social work and related services category (CPV code 85300000) and has a total value of £153,000. The tender period is set to close on 14th December 2020, with contracts expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and continue until 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various service providers to participate.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the social services sector, particularly those specialising in community support and advisory services. Companies focused on delivering social work, health, and educational support are encouraged to compete, as the contract aims to enhance support services for vulnerable communities. Engaging with this tender may help businesses expand their reach and establish a long-term partnership with a local authority committed to improving the lives of its residents.

## Notice

In line with the code of Practice for SEND the local authority has a duty to provide an information and advice service for parents and young people in relation to their SEN or disabilities matters including matters in relation to health and social care.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5180d3e7-b0ea-47a7-b9e6-48b575a91dac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,000 |
| 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 | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2020 at 10:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5180d3e7-b0ea-47a7-b9e6-48b575a91dac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5180d3e7-b0ea-47a7-b9e6-48b575a91dac
  17th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

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