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title: "GB-Shrewsbury: SOC 004 - Impartial Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for Children, Young People (0-25) and Parents / Carers"
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# GB-Shrewsbury: SOC 004 - Impartial Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for Children, Young People (0-25) and Parents / Carers

Buyer: SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aa15bba7-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Shropshire Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Impartial Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for Children, Young People (0-25) and Parents/Carers" (SOC 004). This service, classified under guidance and counselling services, will be delivered within the Shropshire Council administrative area, with a contract value of £105,400 per annum. The contract period began on 1st October 2015 and is set to end on 30th September 2019, with an optional 24-month extension. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th August 2015.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social support services, particularly those focused on children and young adults with special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities. Agencies and organisations with capabilities in providing impartial information and advice regarding health, social care, and educational provisions would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate social value benefits in their proposals will align well with the council’s aspirations in accordance with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012.

## Notice

SOC 004 - Impartial Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for Children, Young People (0-25) and Parents / Carers on Special Educational Needs This contract is linked to the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Care Act 2014. The service will apply to the Shropshire Council administrative area. The contract will start on 1 October 2015 and end on 30 September 2017. An extension period of 24 months is optional. The contract value is fixed at PS105,400 per annum. Service users are *Children with SEN or disabilities, aged 0 to 16 *Young people with SEN or disabilities, aged 16 to 25 *Their parents / carers Service aims: Shropshire Council and Shropshire CCG are to commission a single, integrated and seamless IASS for children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parents / carers, which *Provides impartial information and advice about matters relating to their special educational needs (SEN) or disabilities (D), including matters relating to health and social care. This must include information, advice and support on the take up and management of Personal Budgets. *Provides children and their parents and young people with the information and support necessary to participate in decisions about their individual support and about local provision. The service consists of the *Operation of the one front door to the IASS *Delivery of the aspects of the IASS, which are not already delivered through the Local Offer and the IASS 18+ *Signposting to and working with existing IAS services, as already commissioned by Shropshire Council and CCG, as well as the wider IASS Shropshire Council is purchasing on behalf of itself and any wholly owned local authority company or other entity that is deemed to be a contracting authority by virtue of the Council's involvement. As a public authority, in line with the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 the Council has due regard to economic, social and environmental well-being in Shropshire. Accordingly the council is looking, in relation to the delivery of this contract, for proposals from contractors that could help provide social value benefits within Shropshire where practicable. Additional information: To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=154340632

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517f430-9456-47c3-aab0-fe8193859728 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £421,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £421,600 |
| 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 | SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHREWSBURY |
| Post town | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY2 6ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG22 Shropshire |
| Local authority | Shropshire |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Shrewsbury |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE SHROPSHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517f430-9456-47c3-aab0-fe8193859728

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2517f430-9456-47c3-aab0-fe8193859728
  11th August 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=154340632
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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