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title: "Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)"
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# Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Buyer: WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a75e

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## Summary

The Warwickshire County Council and Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board are re-tendering the Special Education Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This service caters to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, offering information, advice, and support in education, health, and care. The procurement stage is active, with a total contract value of £915,000. The main procurement category is services, and the tender method is an open procedure. The tender deadline is 23rd March 2023, and the contract has been awarded to Barnardo Services Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing health and social work services to compete for a substantial contract in the Warwickshire area. Companies capable of delivering high-quality support services tailored to children, young people, and their families would be well-suited to bid. The contract period is for 3 years with a possible extension of up to 24 months based on performance. Interested firms must ensure compliance with the submission requirements outlined in the tender documentation and participate in the selection process that evaluates both cost and quality criteria.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council (WCC), with Coventry & Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (CWICB), is re-tendering the Warwickshire Special Education Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). SENDIASS is a service for children and young people with special education needs and/or disabilities, and their parents or carers. It provides information, advice and support in relation to education, health and care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The service will provide free, accessible, accurate, confidential, timely and impartial information, advice and support on matters relating to education, health and social care to Children and young people up to the age of 25 years with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND); their parents/carers and professionals involved in the provision of educational services for children and young people with SEND. Commissioners expect the service to: * deliver all requirements as set out in this specification * meet the National Minimum Standards, developed through the Information, Advice & Support Services (IASS) Network * be proactive to national, regional and local guidance, policy, strategies and trends; and be guided by evidenced best practice * work alongside the commissioners and other stakeholders including parents' representatives to ensure the service remains responsive to local needs Information, advice & support will be provided (and recorded) at four intervention levels as defined through the National Information Advice & Support Services Network: * Level One: One-off information and advice through phone or email * Level Two: More detailed and/or personalised support (e.g., to understand or complete documentation or procedures; to communicate with agencies or to access services) * Level Three: Detailed & continuing assistance with statutory processes (such as Education Health and Care Plan needs assessment; mediation and/or disagreement resolution; exclusion appeals) * Level Four: Detailed and continuing assistance and guidance through legal processes including Tribunals; complaints to Ombudsman; Judicial Review or Child Protection disputes Additional information: The contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 24 months (24 being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012730-2023 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £915,000 |
| Lots value | £915,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £915,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WARWICKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (ICB) |
| Locality | WARWICK |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| Delivery location | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 4 May 2023 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012730-2023
- 22 Feb 2023 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005248-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk
- http://www.happyhealthylives.uk/integrated-care-board/
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/procurement

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