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title: "Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c909"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-11-15"
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# Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c909

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## Summary

Dorset Council is initiating a tender process for the "Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Dorchester, UK. Currently in the "Award" stage, the contract, with an annual value of £170,850, will provide information, advice, and support for children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. Key dates include an active award status since 26 October 2021, and the tender has undergone an open procurement process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in education, social work, and related service provision. Companies with expertise in delivering impartial advice and support services, particularly those familiar with the statutory responsibilities related to special educational needs, will be well-suited to compete. Providers may benefit from the potential to secure a long-term contract with an option to extend for up to seven years, allowing for sustained engagement and the chance to positively impact the lives of young people in Dorset.

## Notice

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for a Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Dorset Council currently fulfil the statutory responsibility to provide specific information, advice and support (IAS) for special educational needs and disability (SEND) through our in-house SENDIASS. This is a free, impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have SEND, and their parents and carers. Dorset Council are seeking an external provider to deliver SENDIASS to ensure impartiality, compliance and effective service delivery. Dorset SENDIASS is part of the national network of SENDIASS organisations. It's overseen by a steering group made up of key stakeholders and is expected to meet the requirements of Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for a Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Dorset Council currently fulfil the statutory responsibility to provide specific information, advice and support (IAS) for special educational needs and disability (SEND) through our in-house SENDIASS. This is a free, impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have SEND, and their parents and carers. Dorset Council are seeking an external provider to deliver SENDIASS to ensure impartiality, compliance and effective service delivery. Dorset SENDIASS is part of the national network of SENDIASS organisations. It's overseen by a steering group made up of key stakeholders and is expected to meet the requirements of Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

Options: The Contract Value is PS170,850 per annum. Providers have the choice to submit a pricing schedule for one or both options: Option A: 5 years with option to extend for up to 2 years (total value PS1,195,950) Option B: 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 years (total value PS1,708,500)

Renewal: The Contract Value is PS170,850 per annum. Providers have the choice to submit a pricing schedule for one or both options: Option A: 5 years with option to extend for up to 2 years (total value PS1,195,950) Option B: 7 years with option to extend for up to 3 years (total value PS1,708,500)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,708,500 |
| Lots value | £1,708,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,707,594 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS DORSET CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028452-2021
- 16 Jul 2021 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016791-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=91cc4970-a7e0-eb11-810d-005056b64545
- https://www.dorsetccg.nhs.uk/
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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