--- title: "SENDIASS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-26" --- # SENDIASS Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cf9b5ea-05e9-4016-bb34-4f9383ea6af9.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) titled "SENDIASS" under the industry category of Social work services (CPV: 85310000). The tender utilised an open procurement method and was awarded to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited. The contract, valued at £544,003, will commence on 1st April 2025 and will run until 31st March 2032. The procurement process follows the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015, offering transparency and accessibility to qualified suppliers. Key dates included the tender period ending on 30th September 2024, and the award notice published on 26th November 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in providing social work services, especially those with expertise in supporting children, young people, and families with special educational needs and disabilities. Organisations capable of offering independent advice and advocacy, training workshops, and comprehensive support for legal and social care issues would find this contract highly suitable. The need for transferring existing staff under TUPE and ensuring a well-structured service delivery aligns with businesses that have robust human resources and strategic planning capabilities. Companies focused on expanding their operations within the public sector and social work domain in England will benefit from participating in such procurement activities. ## Notice Contract Duration: 5 years Estimated contract value (5 years): PS562,427 Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline. Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025. Service Overview: A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. There is a requirement for this service to have some independence of the Council in order to ensure independent advice and guidance for families. Cornwall Council has a duty to provide information, advice and support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014. SENDIASS is commissioned to give accurate, independent advice, information and support (from Reception, Secondary and Post 16 transfer) on EHCP's and Annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND & Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions. Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance. A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa7c77f-6046-4ae4-a41c-41b9ae8b0ef0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £526,427 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £544,003 | | 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WHITEHEAD-ROSS EDUCATION AND CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa7c77f-6046-4ae4-a41c-41b9ae8b0ef0 - 27 Aug 2024 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bde4217-0542-4248-a2e8-5f67d55220fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aa7c77f-6046-4ae4-a41c-41b9ae8b0ef0 26th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bde4217-0542-4248-a2e8-5f67d55220fd 27th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=494b54d0-b73a-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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