--- title: "Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2023-02-13" --- # Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60d784e0-fff3-430e-9084-d581163f2af7.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is inviting tenders for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People. The contract, valued at £1,071,000, will run for a period of five years starting from 1st January 2024, with a possible extension of up to two years. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender deadline set for 20th March 2023. The services fall under the classification of Health and social work services. This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those in the services sector, to engage with the London Borough of Ealing in providing essential support services to children and young people with disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested businesses should consider aligning their offerings with the requirements outlined by the Local Authority to maximise their chances of success in the tendering process. ## Notice London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID). The Local Authority has a statutory duty to a provide parent partnership services for their community for children and young people aged 0-25 as laid out in the SEND Reforms and Children's and Families Act 2014. Parent Partnership Services are required to be independent and provide impartial advice and information on all aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, 0 to 25 years (April 2015) sets out the minimum standards for this statutory service: a The provision of impartial advice, information and support to all parents/carers of children with SEND and/or disability. b. Information and advice must be free, accurate, and confidential and in formats which are accessible and responsive to the needs of users. c To work with the Parent Carer Forum and other user groups to ensure that parents/carers and young people's views are heard, understood and inform and influence the development of local SEND policy, practice and decision making. d Children are consulted and their views are taken into account in decision making e To work with schools, the Local Authority (LA), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and commissioning officers and others to help them develop positive relationships with parents/carers and young people Ealing currently spends approximately PS153,000 per annum on the Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID) services for children and young people. . Subject to governance the current contract will end on 31st December 2023 and it is envisaged that over Winter 2022/23 Ealing will begin the procurement of a contract for five (5) years, to commence on 1st January 2024, with the possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years. Seven (7) years in total at a value of PS1,071,000 if all extensions used. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cdfa04-9e5a-4ea4-b1ef-0c0749775493 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | 22 Nov 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,071,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | 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 ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2023 at 09:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cdfa04-9e5a-4ea4-b1ef-0c0749775493 - 13 Feb 2023 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b72db8-dc0f-460e-b3c2-5f67d4df800f - 22 Aug 2022 at 08:19 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73772f81-e05c-4234-af65-1f868555157c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cdfa04-9e5a-4ea4-b1ef-0c0749775493 13th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b72db8-dc0f-460e-b3c2-5f67d4df800f 13th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73772f81-e05c-4234-af65-1f868555157c 22nd August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3421e2d5-9f1f-ed11-8117-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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