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title: "SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)"
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# SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)

Buyer: WEST BERKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59748e3b-1b8d-4894-aeb5-4f232fd9d4f3

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## Summary

The West Berkshire Council is seeking proposals for the "SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT SERVICE (SENDIASS)" project, which falls under the guidance services category. This tender is currently in the active stage and will require submissions to be made by 12:00 PM on 8th June 2021. The contract is valued at £165,000 for an initial three-year term starting from 1st August 2021, with the possibility of a three-year extension. This procurement will be conducted through an open procedure, allowing any eligible suppliers to bid.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on providing educational support services, particularly those with expertise in handling Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the nature of the service calls for organisations with specialised knowledge and a commitment to supporting families in need. Companies that can demonstrate experience with the SEND Code of Practice will be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The provision of a high quality telephone, face to face and email support service to families in line with statutory requirements, including demonstrating that its staff have the requisite knowledge, experience and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice. Additional information: PS165,000 is the initial 3 year term, however the contract can be extended for another 3 years at the same fee. The ITT can be accessed at the following: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71811e9d-dd4d-4497-b1e1-b9c35b473ffc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| 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 | WEST BERKSHIRE |
| Locality | NEWBURY |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG14 5LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | West Berkshire |
| Electoral ward | Newbury Central |
| Westminster constituency | Newbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71811e9d-dd4d-4497-b1e1-b9c35b473ffc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71811e9d-dd4d-4497-b1e1-b9c35b473ffc
  4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/westberks/aspx/Home

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