--- title: "SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060aad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060aad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060aad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060aad.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN" published: "2026-03-24" --- # SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS Buyer: BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060aad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060aad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060aad.json) ## Summary The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is conducting a procurement process for the provision of the Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Information, Advice, and Support Service (SENDIAS). The primary procurement stage is the tender phase, with the tender title being "SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom. The open procedure method is being used, allowing businesses to submit tenders electronically. Key deadlines include a tender submission period ending on 29th May 2026 and an award period concluding on 1st July 2026. The contract is scheduled to start on 1st October 2026, with potential renewals extending up to 2033. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health, social care, and services supporting educational and developmental needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given suitability criteria favour these entities. With a significant contract value of £700,000, rising to a potential £840,000, the procurement seeks providers who can deliver quality, implementation, contract management, and social value solutions. The service aims to promote independence and self-advocacy among children, young people, and their families, thus providing a platform for businesses focused on impacting community welfare through educational and health services. This engagement enables businesses to build a strong footing within public sector procurement, leveraging growth and reputational enhancement. Interested entities can engage in preliminary market discussions through a scheduled event on 17th February 2026, which provides insights and networking opportunities. ## Notice The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIAS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support 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. This service will ensure it is delivered in a way that ensures parents, children and young people understand their entitlement to education, health and care support under the SEND Code of Practice and within the Local Authority SEN Graduated offer. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 5 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract over the 5 year contract period is a maximum value of PS500,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to a further 2 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. ### Planning Information The Commissioner invites prospective and interested providers to a market engagement event on 17th February 2026 10-11am, via MTeams - please see the link below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37077707501257?p=s23r9cWvZOaoVqLOxU Meeting ID: 370 777 075 012 57 Passcode: 88jX3XV9 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026607-2026 | | 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 | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | £700,000 | | 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 | BOROUGH OF TELFORD & WREKIN | | Locality | TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE | | Post town | Telford | | Postcode | TF3 4JA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin | | Local authority | Telford and Wrekin | | Electoral ward | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | | Westminster constituency | Telford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 09:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026607-2026 - 21 Jan 2026 at 10:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005144-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026607-2026 24th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005144-2026 21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - www.in-tendorganiser.co.uk ## Notice URLs - http://www.telford.gov.uk - https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/ - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37077707501257?p=s23r9cWvZOaoVqLOxU - 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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