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title: "Special Educational Needs & Disability Specialist Legal Services 2017"
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buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Special Educational Needs & Disability Specialist Legal Services 2017

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec98ffa9-0344-4843-b78d-ee98de58ef96

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) is currently conducting a tender for "Special Educational Needs & Disability Specialist Legal Services 2017", aimed at acquiring legal services to assist in their statutory obligations for children with special educational needs (SEND). This open procurement process is active, with the tender period ending on 11 September 2017. The estimated value of the contract is £85,000, and the service is to be delivered at WCC's headquarters located in Worcestershire, UK, from 1 October 2017 to 30 September 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for legal firms experienced in social services and education law, especially those well-versed in SEND-related casework and tribunal representation. Businesses equipped to provide legal advice, general SEND case handling, and support for tribunal appeals would be ideally positioned to compete for this tender. Given the nature of the services required, firms should demonstrate a strong understanding of the legal landscape concerning children and young people's rights within educational systems.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council (WCC) requires a provider to provide specialist legal services to support the Council in respect of its statutory duties regarding the assessment of children and young people with special educational needs & or disabilities (SEND). The provider will offer advice and assistance with general SEND casework queries as well as act on behalf of the Local Authority for SEND first tier (or upper tier) tribunal appeals of the Council's choosing. Further information and tender documents can be accessed by clicking the 'Express Interest' button. 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/e1a2ef47-e3de-4bab-bbd6-acb8d1dbe71e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2017 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a2ef47-e3de-4bab-bbd6-acb8d1dbe71e
- 24 Aug 2017 at 11:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a2ef47-e3de-4bab-bbd6-acb8d1dbe71e
- 24 Aug 2017 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a2ef47-e3de-4bab-bbd6-acb8d1dbe71e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1a2ef47-e3de-4bab-bbd6-acb8d1dbe71e
  24th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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