--- title: "SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2022-12-13" --- # SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service) Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c099bae0-3754-4909-8320-a4735b0620bd.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the provision of a SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service). The contract is expected to run for an initial term of three years from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, with a possible one-year extension. The total value of the contract is estimated to be £375,000, with the option to further extend for an additional £125,000. The tender falls under the CPV classification for Welfare services for children and young people and Special education services. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 16th January 2023. The location of the service is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender by the Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector specialising in welfare and special education to expand their operations. Companies with experience in providing information, advice, and support services to parents and carers of children with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Potential vendors should take note of the contract values and duration, the procurement method being an open procedure, and ensure compliance with the specified deadlines and requirements to enhance their chances of securing this lucrative opportunity for business growth. ## Notice The purpose of this document is to set out the Council and the Integrated Care Board(ICB)'s requirements of an Information, Advice and Support Service for parents and carers of children and young people with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) and young people who have a SEND. The Council and the ICB's vision is that parents and carers of children and young people with SEND have access to a high-quality information, advice and support service, which is widely respected as an impartial source of support. Sandwell Council approved the establishment of a SENDIASS service originally in October 2014. A service duly commenced in April 2015. Joint commissioning of the SENDIASS service between the Council and the Black Country ICB has been agreed from April 2023. Term of Contract The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year, subject to provision of budget. The anticipated commencement date is 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2026. Value of Contract The anticipated annual value of the Contract for SENDIASS Services based on current budgetary provision is estimated to be in the region of PS125,000. The total maximum financial allocation is PS375,000.00 for the Three (3) years. The council will have the option to extend the contract for a further 12 months subject to good performance and funding. The maximum financial allocation for the 12 months extension will be PS125,000 for the period 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The entire duration of the Contract including the extension option is PS500,000. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78424598-dceb-4bbe-a1cd-f771f7887d6c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 13 Dec 2022 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78424598-dceb-4bbe-a1cd-f771f7887d6c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78424598-dceb-4bbe-a1cd-f771f7887d6c 13th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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