--- title: "Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BURY COUNCIL" published: "2020-12-07" --- # Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) Buyer: BURY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc819fea-892b-4ab3-ac95-124a31e1ffe6.json) ## Summary Bury Council is seeking a single provider to deliver the Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 12 noon on 8th January 2021. The contract will have an annual budget of £45,000 over a two-year period, commencing 1st May 2021 and potentially extending for an additional 12 months. This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically classified as welfare services for children and young people, and is open to providers in the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare and support services, particularly those focusing on educational needs and disability support. Companies with experience in delivering impartial advice and assistance to families, as well as those capable of providing tailored assistance either through direct contact, digital resources, or community engagement, would be well-suited to compete. A successful bid could enhance a business's portfolio, expand their client base, and contribute positively to community welfare in Bury. ## Notice Bury Council's Children Young People and Culture Department are looking to commission a single provider who can deliver Information, Advice and Support Services (IASS). The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities (LA's) to provide children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) and their parents with information and advice about matters relating to their SEN or disabilities, including matters relating to health and social care. This information, advice and support in Bury is delivered through the Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS). The Information, Advice and Assessment Support Service (IASS) will deliver impartial information, advice and support to children, young people and parents who have concerns about their child's special educational needs or disability. This must be in accordance with the SEN Code of Practice (January 2015 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25 ) in particular chapters 2, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 and the Information, Advice and Support Services Network (IASS Network) Quality Standards for Impartial Information, Advice and Support Services. The information and advice will support parents and young people to gather, understand and interpret information and apply it to their own situation. It must promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and their parents. The service may be offered face to face, by telephone or through work in groups or in training. The delivery of the support will be tailored to the individual's specific needs and may include a single intervention (such as a home visit, support at a meeting or assistance in writing a letter etc.) or a series of interventions (for example helping a parent access local support and provision, key working, preparing for mediation or an appeal). The Service will be for children and young people who are ordinarily resident in Bury. The Service will provide information that is accurate and impartial; it will provide this information through: * A help-line; * A web-site, which links to the Bury Directory; * Posters and leaflets; * E-mail as a primary means of communication. It is anticipated that this opportunity will have a maximum budget of PS45,000 per annum for a period of 2 years, with the potential for this to be extended for a further 12 months. If you wish to express an interest please view this opportunity on The Chest e-tendering system at www.the-chest.org.uk and click on the 'Login and register interest in this opportunity' button. Once you have registered your interest you will be able to access the tender documentation access the tender documentation. The closing time and date for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 8th January 2021. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089188f6-367a-4dde-a99c-f088d32e80e6 | | 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 | 7 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | 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 | BURY COUNCIL | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 7 Dec 2020 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089188f6-367a-4dde-a99c-f088d32e80e6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089188f6-367a-4dde-a99c-f088d32e80e6 7th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bury.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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