--- title: "SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-01-25" --- # SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1c978c2-3895-4e41-9472-1cbb56bf04e7.json) ## Summary Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the tender titled "SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners," focused on providing services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This active procurement is classified under Health and Social Work Services and is set to follow an open procedure. The deadline for submitting tender responses is 22nd February 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2019 for an initial term of 36 months, extendable up to 5 years, with a budget range of £50,000 to £107,500 over the contract period. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in social care and educational services, particularly those with experience in working with young people with SEND. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this tender process, as their expertise could be instrumental in supporting the groups outlined in the Council's requirements. Engaging in this contract can not only enhance service delivery in Swindon but also expand the reach and impact of these businesses in the local community. ## Notice Procurement of SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners provision Swindon Borough Council is looking to procure a SEND Participation, Young Inspectors and Young Commissioners provision for Children and Young People that will provide the following: The requirement of the new service will have a focus on the following groups of young people: * Children and young people with SEND. (Using guidance from the Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years) * Children and young people receiving services from Swindon Borough Council (SBC) / Swindon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) There will be an expectation for the current Thought Tank model to continue, along with the implementation of a Young Inspectors Service and Young Commissioners Service. In addition, there will be a requirement to offer other ad-hoc participation opportunities for children and young people to express their views, make changes in their community and take responsibility for decisions that affect their lives. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the RFQ documents. The initial contract term will be for 36 months with an option to extend for a further 24 months (2 periods of 12 months) for a potential total contract term of 5 years as stated in the ITT documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS 50,000 and PS64,500 across the initial 3 year contract term and between PS83,000 and PS107,500 across the potential total 5 year contract term. Full details relating to the Services are provided in the tender documents. Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to Claire Smith at csmith@swindon.gov.uk by 15th February 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. RFQ Responses are required to be submitted no later than 22nd February 2019, 12:00:00 hrs UK Local time by e-mail to Claire Smith csmith@swindon.gov.uk only. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts Claire Smith at csmith@swindon.gov.uk. Please note that this project has been advertised on Supplying the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, bearing Project Id: DN389629 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408fdf2-1524-40b8-8361-6934c3dcc49e | | 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 | 25 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £107,500 | | 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN1 2JG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Eastcott | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 25 Jan 2019 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408fdf2-1524-40b8-8361-6934c3dcc49e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0408fdf2-1524-40b8-8361-6934c3dcc49e 25th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.swindon.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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