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title: "INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS"
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# INFORMATION, ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) AND PARENTS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b590c161-7eb4-4346-b490-a83a158cefff

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## Summary

The Department for Education, located in London, has announced a contract titled "Information, Advice and Support to Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Parents". This tender is classified under the industry category of special education services and has a total estimated value of £23 million. The procurement follows an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, with the tender period having ended on 5th February 2018. The contract is set to begin on 2nd April 2018 and will run until 31st March 2020, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance and funding availability.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on providing services related to special educational needs and disabilities. Companies that offer consultancy, information services, or specialised support, particularly those that can deliver impartial advice and guidance, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, aligning with the government's commitment to inclusive service provision for children and young people with SEND.

## Notice

See 'Attachments' for a Word version of the description. On 1 September 2014, Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 took effect; offering simpler, improved and more consistent help for children and young people in England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The new system: * has replaced statements of SEN and learning disability assessments with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - setting out in one place all the support families will receive; * requires councils to publish a 'local offer' showing the support they expect to be available in the area to all children and young people who have disabilities or SEN; * requires better co-operation between councils and health services to make sure that services for children and young people with SEN and disabilities are jointly planned and commissioned; * gives parents and young people with EHC plans the offer of a personal budget; * has introduced mediation for disputes; and * has introduced a legal right for children and young people with an EHC plan to express a preference for state academies, free schools and further education colleges. On 30 November 2017 the Minister for Children and Families, Robert Goodwill, announced a package of additional support for embedding the SEND reforms in England during 2018-19. This included: * PS29 million to support councils and their local partners with implementation of the reforms; * PS9.7 million to establish local supported internship forums; creating work placements for young people with SEND and training job coaches, who are vital to the success of supporting those with learning difficulties into paid work; and * PS4.6 million for Parent Carer Forums, which bring parents together with local decision-makers and help to provide them with a voice in the process. It is critical to the success of the new system of support for children and young people with SEND that they, and their parents, have access to high quality, accurate information and impartial advice and support to enable them to participate effectively in decisions that affect them. This should best ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time, which improves their education and life outcomes. Effective participation by families is a fundamental principle of the SEND reforms. To complement this programme of ongoing delivery support, the Government is now seeking applications for a new contract in 2018-19 and 2019-20 to ensure that, in every local authority area, children and young people with SEND and their families have access to impartial information, advice and support covering SEND issues - including through a dedicated Freephone service. Additional information: There will be an option to extend this contract for up to two further years depending on the contractor's performance, the availability of funds and an ongoing need for the services provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe07e86-2b35-459d-8e93-aa480eac9983 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,014,201 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S BUREAU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2018 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe07e86-2b35-459d-8e93-aa480eac9983
- 22 Jan 2018 at 15:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f602a-ce17-4643-9716-0f3f813353b5
- 8 Jan 2018 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f602a-ce17-4643-9716-0f3f813353b5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe07e86-2b35-459d-8e93-aa480eac9983
  28th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/154f602a-ce17-4643-9716-0f3f813353b5
  22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5d2e540-f207-4383-a648-821314f9affc
  Description and additional information
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1aa1f691-6218-46ab-b74c-75ce8f522dc0
  Question and Answer document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e074b94e-c3f5-44e5-ac4a-b4c4828c04b0
  Contract

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