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title: "Request for Information for the SEND Information and Advice Service (January 2022)"
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buyer: "EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Request for Information for the SEND Information and Advice Service (January 2022)

Buyer: EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a754ac70-ce35-4249-8ad8-88459c2407fc

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## Summary

The East Sussex County Council is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the SEND Information and Advice Service, aiming to gather insights into the available provisions to support Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement deadline set for 5:00 PM on 11th February 2022. The geographical focus is on the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the project falls under the categories of education and training, as well as health and social work services.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, social work, and community support services to engage with local authorities and expand their offerings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, as their flexible and tailored service approaches may align well with the Council's requirements for SEND provision. By participating in this RFI, businesses can influence the development of services and potentially secure long-term contracts with the East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council.

## Notice

We are seeking market information to help East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council understand types of provision currently available to meet the needs of a SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Information and Advice Service. We are inviting responses for the attached RFI up to 5pm Friday 11th February 2022. The responses help us with planning our Evaluation Timetable, Specification and Budget planning. For further information please see the attached document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8301c44-65ef-4e34-bff5-9d38b4295cb4 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | LEWES |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN7 1UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Lewes |
| Electoral ward | Lewes Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Lewes |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 13:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8301c44-65ef-4e34-bff5-9d38b4295cb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8301c44-65ef-4e34-bff5-9d38b4295cb4
  26th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e487897-5cbd-4608-8748-f8f75536cc2c

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