--- title: "SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-23" --- # SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d1908c8-d901-4954-ae7a-7bdc651a5311.json) ## Summary Oldham Council has initiated a tender for the "SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)" aimed at children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers, as required by the Children and Families Act 2014. The procurement is in the active stage and follows an open procedure (above threshold) under the classification of Health and social work services (CPV: 85000000). Offers should be submitted by 24th October 2024, with the contract set to begin on 1st April 2025 and run until 31st March 2032. This initiative, valued at £805,000, will require services to be delivered across England and primarily focuses on providing impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support about education, health, and social care related to SEND. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in supporting SEND populations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply. The contract seeks a lead provider capable of delivering high-quality advocacy support, promoting independence and self-advocacy among children, young people, and their parents. Businesses equipped to meet the key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcomes outlined in the specification stand to benefit considerably from this contract, providing a platform for growth and enhanced reputation within the public service sector. ## Notice The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68bacaf-2053-4c40-ab2b-655910b9f8c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £805,000 | | 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | 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 - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68bacaf-2053-4c40-ab2b-655910b9f8c9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68bacaf-2053-4c40-ab2b-655910b9f8c9 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4d5a2dff-a342-ef11-812d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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