Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

A Tender Notice
by DORSET COUNCIL

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
10 year
Value
£1M-£2M
Sector
PROFESSIONAL
Published
16 Jul 2021
Delivery
01 Nov 2021 to 31 Oct 2031
Deadline
25 Aug 2021 14:00

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Location

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1 buyer

Description

Dorset Council is seeking tenders from capable service providers for a Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) Dorset Council currently fulfil the statutory responsibility to provide specific information, advice and support (IAS) for special educational needs and disability (SEND) through our in-house SENDIASS. This is a free, impartial service for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years who have SEND, and their parents and carers. Dorset Council are seeking an external provider to deliver SENDIASS to ensure impartiality, compliance and effective service delivery. Dorset SENDIASS is part of the national network of SENDIASS organisations. It's overseen by a steering group made up of key stakeholders and is expected to meet the requirements of Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. The longer-term vision for children and young people in Dorset is detailed in the Children, Young People and Families Plan 2020 to 2023.

CPV Codes

  • 80000000 - Education and training services
  • 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.
  • Contract is suitable for VCOs.

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