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title: "SEND Information and Advice Service"
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buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# SEND Information and Advice Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-62420a5e-9da1-4d46-abda-05e2325cb6cd

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## Summary

The Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has issued a tender for the provision of the SEND Information and Advice Service, as per the SEND Code of Practice. This falls under the Health and social work services category. The contract period is from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The tender is currently in the open stage, with a deadline for submissions by November 22, 2023.

This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations. Businesses in the health and social work services sector in England would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The budget for this procurement is £264,000, presenting a growth opportunity for organisations offering services tailored to children with SEN or disabilities and their families in Rochdale.

## Notice

The SEND Code of Practice, January 2015 states that local authorities must arrange for children with SEN or disabilities for whom they are responsible, and their parents, and young people with SEN or disabilities for whom they are responsible, to be provided with information and advice about matters relating to their SEN or disabilities, including matters relating to health and social care

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e09b49-2e06-4b69-a153-f8f6d1dad4e0 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £264,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e09b49-2e06-4b69-a153-f8f6d1dad4e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81e09b49-2e06-4b69-a153-f8f6d1dad4e0
  23rd October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=76e444ff-b271-ee11-8124-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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