Published date: 16 March 2022

This notice was replaced on 17 October 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 17 October 2022)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Special education services - 80340000

Location of contract

South East

Value of contract

£1,300,000

Procurement reference

ESCC - 034201

Published date

16 March 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

About the buyer

Contact name

Mandi Edwards

Address

County Hall,St. Annes Crescent
LEWES
BN71UE
England

Telephone

+441323464049

Email

mandi.edwards@eastsussex.gov.uk