Published date: 17 October 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 19 April 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Special education services - 80340000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1,300,000

Procurement reference

ESCC - 034201

Published date

17 October 2022

Closing date

19 April 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 September 2022

Contract end date

31 August 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council require a single provider to manage a SEN and disability advice service ("the Service") in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice, and the Minimum Standards for SEND Information, Advice and Support Services. This will secure the provision of impartial, confidential and relevant information, advice and support to:

• the parents and carers of children and young people between 0 and
25 years who have, or may have, SEN or a disability, and

• children and young people who have, or may have, SEN
or a disability.

The funding available for this service is:
East Sussex County Council £140,000 per annum
Brighton
and Hove City Council £120,000 per annum

The contract term is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 24
months.
Please Note: TUPE will apply for this service.


To register your interest please apply via the South East Shared Services Portal.
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home


More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information and Advice Service

  • Opportunity
  • Published 16 March 2022


Award information

Awarded date

23 June 2022

Contract start date

1 September 2022

Contract end date

31 August 2025

Total value of contract

£1,300,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

AMAZE BRIGHTON AND HOVE

Address

Community Base,113 Queens Road
BRIGHTON
East Sussex
BN1 3XG
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 03818021

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Contact name

Mandi Edwards

Address

County Hall,St. Annes Crescent
LEWES
BN71UE
England

Telephone

+441323464049

Email

mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk