SENDIASS (Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service)

A Tender Notice
by SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
3 year
Value
£0-£500K
Sector
HEALTH
Published
13 Dec 2022
Delivery
01 Apr 2023 to 31 Mar 2026
Deadline
16 Jan 2023 15:00

Concepts

Location

Sandwell:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

The purpose of this document is to set out the Council and the Integrated Care Board(ICB)’s requirements of an Information, Advice and Support Service for parents and carers of children and young people with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND) and young people who have a SEND.The Council and the ICB’s vision is that parents and carers of children and young people with SEND have access to a high-quality information, advice and support service, which is widely respected as an impartial source of support. Sandwell Council approved the establishment of a SENDIASS service originally in October 2014. A service duly commenced in April 2015. Joint commissioning of the SENDIASS service between the Council and the Black Country ICB has been agreed from April 2023. The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year subject to provision of budget. Anticipated commencement date 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2023

Total Quantity or Scope

Anticipated commencement date 1st April 2023 to 31 March 2023. Additional information: The Council proposes to enter into a Contract for an initial term of Three (3) years with a possible extension of a further year, subject to provision of budget and funding.

Renewal Options

The contract will be retendered in 4 years time subject to funding

CPV Codes

  • 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
  • 80340000 - Special education services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order to View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to` Opt-In`. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the `Guidance for Suppliers` section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system, please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810.

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