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title: "Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND"
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# Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfea2b40-0234-43d7-8c72-5650705c1702

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is inviting tenders for the provision of an Information, Advice and Support Service for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SENDIASS). This procurement falls under the social work services industry category and is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 April 2021. The service aims to support children, young people, and families with SEND through impartial information and advice, fostering independence and self-advocacy. The contract is valued at £210,000 and will commence on 1 September 2021, concluding on 31 August 2024.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in social services, particularly those with experience in educational support, community engagement, or family services. Companies that excel in providing independent advice and fostering partnerships with parents and young people will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Given the nature of the service, businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable groups will likely capture the interest of the contracting authority.

## Notice

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (the "Council") invites Tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS) ("the Services"). The Services comprise impartial information, advice and support (IAS) service for children , young people, parents/carers and families with special educational needs and disabilities ("SEND") . The overall aim is for SENDIASS to work in partnership to contribute to better outcomes for children and young people with SEND by: - Providing free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children, young people and their parents and be available 52 weeks of the year; providing accurate and accessible information, advice and support; - Ensuring information, advice and support promotes independence and self-advocacy for young people; - Supporting and empowering parents and carers to understand the graduated approach to SEND and to access early intervention and prevention services; and - Working together with young people/youth and parent/carer forums to ensure views and experiences inform and shape local policy and practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d15931-41bf-48b3-bfea-c196b016c59d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W6 9JU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | Hammersmith Broadway |
| Westminster constituency | Hammersmith and Chiswick |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2021 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d15931-41bf-48b3-bfea-c196b016c59d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26d15931-41bf-48b3-bfea-c196b016c59d
  20th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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