--- title: "Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-036038" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036038" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036038.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036038.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING" published: "2023-02-13" --- # Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Service for Children and Young People Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-036038 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-036038) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-036038.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Ealing is seeking bids for a contract to provide Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability Services for children and young people. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 20th March 2023. The contract, valued at £1,071,000, is expected to start on 1st January 2024 and may be extended for up to two years. The services are in the health and social work services category and are located in Ealing. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the health and social work services industry to compete for a substantial contract with the London Borough of Ealing. Companies that offer services related to providing impartial advice and information on disability for children and young people are well-suited to tender for this opportunity. The contract period of up to seven years offers potential for long-term business growth and stability for successful bidders. ## Notice London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID). The Local Authority has a statutory duty to a provide parent partnership services for their community for children and young people aged 0-25 as laid out in the SEND Reforms and Children's and Families Act 2014. Parent Partnership Services are required to be independent and provide impartial advice and information on all aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, 0 to 25 years (April 2015) sets out the minimum standards for this statutory service: a The provision of impartial advice, information and support to all parents/carers of children with SEND and/or disability. b. Information and advice must be free, accurate, and confidential and in formats which are accessible and responsive to the needs of users. c To work with the Parent Carer Forum and other user groups to ensure that parents/carers and young people's views are heard, understood and inform and influence the development of local SEND policy, practice and decision making. d Children are consulted and their views are taken into account in decision making e To work with schools, the Local Authority (LA), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and commissioning officers and others to help them develop positive relationships with parents/carers and young people. Ealing currently spends approximately PS153,000 per annum on the Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID) services for children and young people. . Subject to governance the current contract will end on 31st December 2023 and it is envisaged that over Winter 2022/23 Ealing will begin the procurement of a contract for five (5) years, to commence on 1st January 2024, with the possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years. Seven (7) years in total at a value of PS1,071,000 if all extensions used. ### Lot Information Lot 1 London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID). The Local Authority has a statutory duty to a provide parent partnership services for their community for children and young people aged 0-25 as laid out in the SEND Reforms and Children's and Families Act 2014. Parent Partnership Services are required to be independent and provide impartial advice and information on all aspects of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice, 0 to 25 years (April 2015) sets out the minimum standards for this statutory service: a The provision of impartial advice, information and support to all parents/carers of children with SEND and/or disability. b. Information and advice must be free, accurate, and confidential and in formats which are accessible and responsive to the needs of users. c To work with the Parent Carer Forum and other user groups to ensure that parents/carers and young people's views are heard, understood and inform and influence the development of local SEND policy, practice and decision making. d Children are consulted and their views are taken into account in decision making e To work with schools, the Local Authority (LA), Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and commissioning officers and others to help them develop positive relationships with parents/carers and young people. Ealing currently spends approximately PS153,000 per annum on the Impartial Support Advice and Information on Disability (ISAID) services for children and young people. . Subject to governance the current contract will end on 31st December 2023 and it is envisaged that over Winter 2022/23 Ealing will begin the procurement of a contract for five (5) years, to commence on 1st January 2024, with the possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years. Seven (7) years in total at a value of PS1,071,000 if all extensions used. Renewal: Possibility of extension in any increment up to two (2) years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004304-2023 | | 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 | 13 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | £1,071,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF EALING | | Locality | EALING | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W5 2HL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI73 Ealing | | Local authority | Ealing | | Electoral ward | Ealing Broadway | | Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2023 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004304-2023 - 19 Aug 2022 at 09:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023074-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.ealing.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=3421e2d5-9f1f-ed11-8117-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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