Published date: 16 July 2021

This notice was replaced on 26 October 2021

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

Awarded contract (published 26 October 2021)

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

  • 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

16 July 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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Lisa Hosking

Address

Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1UZ
England

Telephone

+44 1305225523

Email

lisa.hosking@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Website

https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/