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.
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.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
James England
Address
Civic Centre
Level 11, West Street,
Oldham
OL1 1UT
England
Telephone
+44 1617702039
Website
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Closing: 24 October 2024, 12pm