--- title: "WP4185 Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-13" --- # WP4185 Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1.json) ## Summary Walsall Council is actively seeking tenders for the "WP4185 Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service". This tender is classified under the "special education services" category, located in region UKG38, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the "Tender" stage, with an open procedure approach. Key dates include a deadline for submissions on 13th May 2026, with the award period ending on 24th June 2026. The total contract value is estimated to be up to £780,000, and the service is expected to commence on 7th September 2026, lasting until 6th September 2029, with options for extensions up to 2031. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those with experience in providing support for special educational needs and disabilities. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the procurement aims to support diverse business involvement. Companies that focus on quality service delivery and price competitiveness will find this opportunity appealing, particularly as the evaluation criteria heavily weight these aspects. With the potential for contract renewal, this tender offers a long-term growth opportunity for businesses in the sector. ## Notice As part of the Children and Families Act 2014, it is a legal requirement that all local authorities ensure disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs and their parents have access to an impartial Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service. The service supports independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decisions relating to their education, health and care provision. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: 2 x 12 months Renewal: Option to extend by 2 x 12 months ### Planning Information " This market sounding questionnaire is being undertaken by Walsall Council to obtain the views from potential bidders on the procurement process and possible future strategy for the following services: ● Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033175-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Jan 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | 2026-06-12 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL | | Locality | WALSALL | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS1 1TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall | | Local authority | Walsall | | Electoral ward | St Matthew's | | Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich | | Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 13 Apr 2026 at 10:20 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033175-2026 - 9 Apr 2026 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032533-2026 - 20 Feb 2026 at 11:45 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015594-2026 - 13 Jan 2026 at 13:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002688-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033175-2026 13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032533-2026 9th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015594-2026 20th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002688-2026 13th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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