CMCV 101 - Special Educational Needs or Disabilities - Information, Advice & Support Services (SEND IASS)

Concepts

• special education
• shrewsbury
• special educational needs
• send iass
• send information
• confidential information
• send
• support services
• information advice
• disability

Location

Shropshire CC

Description

Shropshire Council wish to procure a SENDIASS for Shropshire. The contract will commence on 1st September 2024 and end on 31st August 2028 with an optional extension period of one year. The maximum budget for this contract is £142,492 per annum.

Total Quantity or Scope

Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) provide free impartial, confidential information, advice and support about education, health and social care for children, young people (aged 0-25 years) and their parent carers on matters relating to special educational needs and disability (SEND). The provision of information, advice and support should help to promote independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parent carers, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decision relating to their education, health and care provision. Local Authorities have a statutory duty to provide a SENDIASS as detailed in the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and the Children and Families Act 2014. The Minimum Standards for SEND Information, Advice and Support Services are informed by the above legislation. The Service is for; oAll children and young people (CYP) with special educational needs or a disability aged 0-25 oThe parent carers of the above oThose living within the Shropshire geographical area. The Service will ensure that is has the capacity to reach a large number of children, young people and parent carers within Shropshire Council areas. Applicants should note that it is considered that the Employee ‘Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations ‘2006(‘TUPE’) may apply to this contract. Applicants are advised to seek their own legal advice about the practicality of these regulations

Renewal Options

This contract can be extended for a further period of up to 1 year from 1st September 2028.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80340000 - Special education services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/559N5F2TDQ The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Shrewsbury:-Special-education-serv... To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/559N5F2TDQ GO Reference: GO-202449-PRO-25724587