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title: "The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0512e1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Buyer: THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0512e1

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## Summary

The Council of the City of Wakefield has awarded a contract for the SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), in collaboration with the Wakefield Integrated Care Board. This statutory service is aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) in the Wakefield District. The contract, procured using an open procedure and classified under health and social work services, will commence in April 2026 for an initial period of four years, with a possibility of a 24-month extension. The service, awarded to FAMILY ACTION, reflects a significant investment, valued at £1,389,000, and is part of the Council’s commitment to inclusive educational support. The procurement process, recently completed, was managed by the Wakefield Council, and it initially started through market engagement activities to understand market interests and address potential challenges.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating within health and social work services to engage with local government initiatives. Organisations that focus on social value and quality, and those adept in delivering public services, particularly those with experience in supporting individuals with SEND, will find this contract beneficial for growth. The tender emphasised criteria such as quality and social value, along with an inclusive approach that encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. Through this engagement, businesses can expand their operations in the Wakefield region, offering strategic and specialised interventions that cater to the diverse needs of SEND children and young people, ultimately contributing to enhancing community welfare and educational support systems.

## Notice

The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a statutory service jointly funded by Wakefield Council and Wakefield Integrated Care Board. The service is available to children/young people and the parents/carers of a child or a young person, who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years who are living within the Wakefield District. The contract will run for an initial period of 4 years, commencing in April 2026 up to March 2030 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months

### Planning Information

Completed questionnaires and any accompanying information should be uploaded to the YORtender system (https://yortender.eu-supply.com) 
Any queries you may have regarding this process should be raised as a 'Discussion' through YORtender in sufficient time to allow the Council to formulate a response at least 5 working days before the due date for return of questionnaires
The questionnaire must be submitted by 5pm on the 28th May 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028564-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 28 May 2025 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,389,000 |
| Lots value | £1,389,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,389,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAKEFIELD |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE45 Wakefield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 13:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028564-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 16:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066074-2025
- 14 May 2025 at 10:55 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021192-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028564-2026
  27th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066074-2025
  16th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021192-2025
  14th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.family-action.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=/insidemain.asp&B=UK

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