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title: "Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)"
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# Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d015ef4b-87a4-43bb-a154-27b92b31bc38

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council is looking for a provider to deliver an Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for parents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This tender falls under the social work and related services category and is open for applications until February 23, 2024. The contract is expected to start on June 1, 2024, and end on May 31, 2029. The procurement stage is currently active, and the location for service delivery includes the postal code RM17 6SL in Essex, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity offers businesses a chance to provide vital services to support families with special needs children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure allows for transparent and competitive bidding, fostering innovation and service quality in the delivery of the Information, Advice and Support Service.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a provider to deliver an Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for parents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Further information can be found in the specification. Additional information: Applications must be made through In-Tend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d0a0e0-5caa-4dfc-ae36-0702e3588b55 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2029 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | ESSEX |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d0a0e0-5caa-4dfc-ae36-0702e3588b55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d0a0e0-5caa-4dfc-ae36-0702e3588b55
  22nd January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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