--- title: "SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "OLDHAM COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-23" --- # SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049d1e.json) ## Summary Oldham Council is initiating a tender process for the provision of a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), targeting the health and social work services sector. This tender aims to commission a service that offers free, impartial, and confidential information, advice and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and their parents or carers, covering areas related to education, health, and social care. The tender is at the active stage with an open procurement method. Prospective bidders need to submit their tenders electronically by 12:00 on 24 October 2024, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2025 and conclude by 31 March 2032, although there is an option for an extension up to 7 years. The contract is valued at £805,000 for the full term, and includes important key performance indicators and outcomes that must be met. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those with experience in advocacy and support for special needs populations. Organisations that can deliver a high-quality, client-centred approach to supporting young people and their families will find this an excellent opportunity for growth. The contract offers a sizeable and stable funding source for the duration of up to seven years, promoting business stability and enabling further development in service provision. Ideal candidates for this tender are those who can assure compliance with the outlined KPIs and outcomes, promoting independence and self-advocacy among the service users. ## Notice The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers. Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents. Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification. Renewal: The option of up to 2 extensions of up to 2 years each, total possible term 7 years (3+2+2). The value of PS805,000 is based on the full 7 years (115,000 x 7) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030400-2024 | | 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 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £805,000 | | Lots value | £805,000 | | 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL | | Locality | OLDHAM | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL1 1UT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Oldham | | Electoral ward | Coldhurst | | Westminster constituency | Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton | | Delivery location | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 16:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030400-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oldham.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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