2425-0002 Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities, Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Concepts

• education and training
• welfare services
• guidance services
• special educational needs
• support service
• sendiass
• accessible information
• disabilities information
• the special educational needs
• education

Location

London:

Description

This service offers free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or disabilities (SEND), covering education, health, and social care. It includes guidance on the take-up and management of Personal Budgets. The service aims to empower children, parents, and young people with the necessary information and support to actively participate in decision-making processes. Compliance with Chapter 2 of the Statutory SEND Code of Practice, Section 32 of the Children and Families Act, and the National Minimum Standards is ensured.

Total Quantity or Scope

Islington Council has awarded a contract for the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS). This service will provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support on matters related to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND), including education, health, and social care. The contract, valued at £870,000 over 60 months, was awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, with a focus on quality and social value. The procurement process followed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80000000 - Education and training services
• 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
• 85312310 - Guidance services

Other Information

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