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title: "Information, Advice and Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0433d7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
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# Information, Advice and Support Service

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0433d7

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## Summary

The Thurrock Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of an Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for parents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. The contract value is £337,905.20 GBP, with a contract period starting on June 1, 2024, and ending on May 31, 2029. The tender submission deadline is February 23, 2024. The procurement method for this service is an open procedure, and the tender is being conducted under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses operating in social work and related services to compete for providing the Information, Advice and Support Service. Companies offering social work services would find this opportunity particularly suitable. The Thurrock Council will allow a 10 calendar day standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to seek debriefing. The contract includes a provision for re-procurement in five years, offering the opportunity for long-term business relationships.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a provider to deliver an Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for parents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.Further information can be found in the specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an Information, Advice and Support Service (IASS) for parents of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.Further information can be found in the specification. Additional information: The Council is operating this procurement under the Light Touch Regime for Social and Other Specific Services, as set out in the PCR 2015, at Section 7 (Regulations 74 to 77) and Schedule 3.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002286-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Re-procurement in five years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £337,905 |
| Lots value | £337,905 |
| 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| Delivery location | TLH32 Thurrock |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2024 at 15:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002286-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.thurrock.gov.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1537

## Provenance

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