Published date: 26 October 2021
Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.
Contract summary
Industry
Education and training services - 80000000
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£1,195,950 to £1,708,500
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN555086-58103584
Published date
26 October 2021
Closing date
25 August 2021
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 November 2021
Contract end date
31 October 2031
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
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.
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
- Opportunity
- Published 16 July 2021
Award information
Awarded date
26 October 2021
Contract start date
1 November 2021
Contract end date
31 October 2031
Total value of contract
£1,707,594.99
This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.
Family Action
Address
34 Wharf Road
London
N1 7GRReference
None
Supplier is SME?
No
Supplier is VCSE?
No
About the buyer
Contact name
Lisa Hosking
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England
Telephone
+44 1305225523
lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Website
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Closing: 25 August 2021, 2pm