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title: "SEND Information and Advice Service"
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# SEND Information and Advice Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efb661bb-0e83-41f3-ba79-9d015ac4eec7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the SEND Information and Advice Service is overseen by Gateshead Council, located in Gateshead, England. This service falls under the health and social work services industry category and has a total contract value of £500,000. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The tender period concluded on 9th May 2022, while the contract has commenced on 1st July 2022, set to last until 30th June 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing support services for children with special educational needs (SEN). Companies that can offer information, advice, and advocacy services tailored to the needs of parents, carers, and young people in Gateshead would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to potential partnerships and growth in the health and social services sector, enhancing the support system for vulnerable communities in the region.

## Notice

The Council wishes to engage a Provider to deliver a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service to parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) and to young people who live within Gateshead and attend schools and other educational settings. The service must provide information, advice and support that will help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d5ed5d-cfa9-4e75-bf35-912d2d0d7b14 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,535 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARNARDO'S SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d5ed5d-cfa9-4e75-bf35-912d2d0d7b14
- 19 Apr 2022 at 17:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7b8133-0588-4dc5-acee-ea157bfe9f8d
- 14 Apr 2022 at 14:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7b8133-0588-4dc5-acee-ea157bfe9f8d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5d5ed5d-cfa9-4e75-bf35-912d2d0d7b14
  22nd July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb7b8133-0588-4dc5-acee-ea157bfe9f8d
  19th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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