Published date: 23 September 2024

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.


Closing: 24 October 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£805,000

Procurement reference

OLDH001-DN732494-94371356

Published date

23 September 2024

Closing date

24 October 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?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Local Authorities to arrange for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for whom they are responsible, and their parents/carers.

Oldham are seeking to commission a SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to provide free, impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people aged 0-25 and their parents on matters relating to special educational needs and disability. The provision of information, advice, and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents.

Oldham are seeking to work with a lead provider who will deliver a high-quality service that provides advocacy support for individual children, young people, and parents that empowers them to express their views and wishes and helps them to understand and exercise their rights in all SEND matters. The provider must meet all KPI's and outcomes outlined within the specification.


About the buyer

Contact name

James England

Address

Civic Centre
Level 11, West Street,
Oldham
OL1 1UT
England

Telephone

+44 1617702039

Email

James.England@Oldham.gov.uk

Website

http://www.oldham.gov.uk/