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title: "Provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service"
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# Provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de711ed1-5387-4318-8ccd-5a9a8cad62bb

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## Summary

Sefton Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is designed to assist children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), along with their parents and carers. This service falls under the social services category, as outlined by the CPV code 85320000. The council utilised an open procurement method for this tender, with a total value of £400,000 in GBP. The contract was awarded to KIDS on 11th October 2024 and will commence on 1st November 2024, running until 31st October 2026. The service will be delivered across various locations in England.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in education, health, and social care services, particularly those that focus on supporting individuals with special needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their tailored services and community-centric approaches. By securing contracts like this, businesses can not only diversify their service offerings but also play a crucial role in enhancing support systems for SEND individuals and their families, fostering long-term community impact and business growth.

## Notice

The SENDIASS (special educational needs and disability Information Advice and Support Service) is a statutory service under sections 19(c), 26(3), 32 and 49 of the Children and Families Act 2014 Regulations. The purpose of the Service is to provide children and young people aged 0 - 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers with free impartial information, advice and support about matters relating to SEND including information on matters relating to education, health and social care as defined in the SEND Code of Practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12776f9-e901-4aaa-9447-d97048b4cb87 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £390,000 |
| 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 | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2024 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12776f9-e901-4aaa-9447-d97048b4cb87

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c12776f9-e901-4aaa-9447-d97048b4cb87
  11th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5c5a80fe-682d-ef11-812c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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