Published date: 27 August 2024
This notice was replaced on 26 November 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 26 November 2024)
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Contract summary
Industry
Social work services - 85310000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£526,427
Procurement reference
CORNWALL001-DN729042-00071033
Published date
27 August 2024
Closing date
30 September 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2025
Contract end date
31 March 2032
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Contract Duration: 5 years
Estimated contract value (5 years): £562,427
Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage
Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline.
Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025.
Service Overview:
A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. There is a requirement for this service to have some independence of the Council in order to ensure independent advice and guidance for families.
Cornwall Council has a duty to provide information, advice and support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014.
SENDIASS is commissioned to give accurate, independent advice, information and support (from Reception, Secondary and Post 16 transfer) on EHCP's and Annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND & Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions.
Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance.
A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Simon Watkins
Address
County Hall
Treyew Road
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1872
Website
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