--- title: "SPS 2407 Provision for Special Education Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Services (SENDIASS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH" published: "2021-05-05" --- # SPS 2407 Provision for Special Education Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Services (SENDIASS) Buyer: ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6cd92dc2-ccb8-4ad2-a8ba-ee37d9bb05c4.json) ## Summary The Royal Borough of Greenwich is currently seeking tenders for the provision of Special Education Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Services (SENDIASS). The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 17th May 2021. The contract, valued at £560,000, will span three years from 1st August 2021 to 30th July 2024, with a potential extension of up to 24 months. The procurement method is open, aiming to engage various suppliers in providing these essential social work services, which focus on supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities across London. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in social work, counselling, and advocacy services. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations would be particularly well-suited to compete due to their flexibility and experience in delivering specialised support services. Engaging in this contract can help these entities expand their service offerings, enhance their community impact, and contribute to social value considerations as outlined in the tender documents. ## Notice The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting tenders from suitable providers for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Services. The service comprise two distinct elements: i) Information, advice and support (including advocacy) for adults and carers of children and young people with special educational needs. ii) Information, advice and support for young people, and in some cases children, with special educational needs and/or disability. It is anticipated that young people will want their parents/carers involved in the great majority of cases. These two distinct elements may require differing approaches in terms of promotion and service delivery. The scope of the information, advice and support (including advocacy) provided must cover initial concerns or identification of potential SEN or disabilities, through to on-going support and provision, which may include an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) where appropriate and support for service users appealing to Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunals. Note, the contract period is 3 years and the Royal Greenwich reserves the right to extend the contract on the same terms for a further period or periods up to 24 months. Additional information: This procurement will be managed electronically via the RBG Proactis e- tendering Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the eTendering Suite. If bidders have not yet registered on the eTendering Suite, this can be done online at https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ and click on the tap 'supplier registration'. Note: registration may take some time, therefore, please ensure that you allow enough time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ For technical assistance on use of the eSourcing Suite, please contact Proactis Helpdesk Freephone: 0345 0103503. Once registration is completed, the registered user will receive a notification email to alert them that this has been done. A registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by looking at the opportunity's section and selecting the contract you want to tender for. As a user of the e-Tendering Suite, you will have access to Proactis e-Portal email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific Tender event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. All communications relating to this tender exercise must be via e-portal messaging system. No direct emails to officers will be answered unless you are having problems communicating through the portal. This process aims to improve audit trails as well as avoid duplication. Please note, social value considerations are included in this contract. Details are stated in the tender documents The Royal Borough consider TUPE to apply in this Contract. Bidder are required to complete and return asap the Confidentiality (Document E) form before they can gain access to the TUPE information. Social Value consideration will form part of the evaluation criteria. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4be7d55-ae96-4890-930e-528d6cf81428 | | 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 | 5 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 30 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £560,000 | | 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 | ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE18 6HQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich | | Local authority | Greenwich | | Electoral ward | Woolwich Arsenal | | Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 5 May 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4be7d55-ae96-4890-930e-528d6cf81428 - 16 Apr 2021 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454a5110-26f4-49f3-80eb-df4efc52853b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4be7d55-ae96-4890-930e-528d6cf81428 5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/454a5110-26f4-49f3-80eb-df4efc52853b 16th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/ - https://royalgreenwich.proactishosting.com/ - https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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