---
title: "SEND Information and Advice Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032dee"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-14"
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# SEND Information and Advice Service

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032dee

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## Summary

Gateshead Council is currently conducting a tender process for the "SEND Information and Advice Service," aimed at delivering essential support to parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) within Gateshead. This procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category (CPV: 85000000) and is classified as an open procedure. The tender period is set to close on 5th May 2022, with a follow-up bid opening on 6th May 2022. The service duration is expected to span 720 days, with potential extensions available.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work, educational support services, and related fields to enhance their market presence. Companies that excel in providing information and advisory services, particularly those experienced in supporting families with special educational needs, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could facilitate growth and enhance service provision to a critical community segment in Gateshead.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Options: Option to extend for a further 3 x 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010077-2022 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## 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

- 14 Apr 2022 at 14:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010077-2022
- 14 Apr 2022 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010066-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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