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title: "Provision of A Rutland Information, Advice and Support Service (RIASS) for SEND"
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# Provision of A Rutland Information, Advice and Support Service (RIASS) for SEND

Buyer: WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56cc58e7-7dd5-413a-a19d-d32643c77b47

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the provision of a Rutland Information, Advice and Support Service (RIASS) for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This contract has been awarded by the Welland Procurement Unit, located in Rutland, England. With a total value of £49,998, the contract was officially awarded on 3rd October 2017 and remains active until 31st December 2019. The procurement method utilised was a Request for Quotation, and it falls under the category of guidance services.

This tender presents opportunities particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in administrative social services. Businesses that can offer expertise in providing advisory and support services for children with SEND and their families may find this an ideal opportunity to expand their reach and grow collaboratively within the sector. Engaging in this service could enhance business visibility and reputational growth while contributing positively to community needs.

## Notice

Provision of a Rutland Information Advice and Support Service (RIASS) for SEND in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014, relevant secondary legislation and the SEN Code of Practice 2015. The service will provide an information advice and support service for children with special educational needs (SEN) and / or disabilities and their parents to help them understand their entitlements, the legal process for securing an EHC plan and associated issues

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ffc761-93e4-46b6-a0c4-a0fc363b0871 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,998 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT |
| Locality | RUTLAND |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Rutland |
| Electoral ward | Oakham South |
| Westminster constituency | Rutland and Stamford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLUNTARY ACTION LEICESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85321000 - Administrative social services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 10:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ffc761-93e4-46b6-a0c4-a0fc363b0871

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20ffc761-93e4-46b6-a0c4-a0fc363b0871
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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