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title: "Information, Advice and Support Service"
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# Information, Advice and Support Service

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-628af4f0-4a9d-415f-b95e-edaab548d69a

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## Summary

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, represented by capitalEsourcing, has awarded a contract titled "Information, Advice and Support Service." This contract falls within the guidance and counselling services industry category and covers the provision of free, impartial information, advice, and support regarding education, health, and social care for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The contract has a total value of £48,000 and is set to commence on 1st October 2020, concluding on 30th September 2022, although there is an option for extension for up to one additional year. This procurement process utilised a direct award method, officially published on 3rd August 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in guidance and counselling services. With the increasing emphasis on the provision of support services for those with special educational needs and disabilities, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in education and health services are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in such tenders can not only enhance their portfolio but also foster stronger community ties and impact.

## Notice

This is an award of a contract for the provision of an Information, Advice and Support Service in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea that provides free impartial and confidential information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The contract period is from the 1st October 2020 to the 30th September 2021. The Authority will be entitled, at its absolute discretion, to extend the contract period for a further period or periods of up to 1 year making a total possible contract period of 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c6d815-992f-44a4-b785-9482a98441a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £48,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W8 7NX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FULL OF LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2020 at 16:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c6d815-992f-44a4-b785-9482a98441a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8c6d815-992f-44a4-b785-9482a98441a6
  21st September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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