SENDIASS
A Tender Notice
by CORNWALL COUNCIL
- Source
- Contracts Finder
- Type
- Contract (Services)
- Duration
- 7 year
- Value
- £526K
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 27 Aug 2024
- Delivery
- 01 Apr 2025 to 31 Mar 2032
- Deadline
- 30 Sep 2024 11:00
Concepts
Location
1 buyer
- Cornwall Council Truro
Description
Contract Duration: 5 years Estimated contract value (5 years): £562,427 Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage Please note this procurement will be conducted under the light-touch regime under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5). Please read the instructions for accessing the tender documents, response submission and the procurement timeline. Please note that the successful provider will be required to transfer existing staff dedicated to the delivery of the current service under TUPE and commit to contract mobilisation for service delivery to commence on 1st April 2025. Service Overview: A special educational needs and disability (SEND) information, advice and support service for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. There is a requirement for this service to have some independence of the Council in order to ensure independent advice and guidance for families. Cornwall Council has a duty to provide information, advice and support service to children, their parents and carers and young people with SEND under the Children and Families Act 2014. SENDIASS is commissioned to give accurate, independent advice, information and support (from Reception, Secondary and Post 16 transfer) on EHCP's and Annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND & Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions. Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance. A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided.
CPV Codes
- 85310000 - Social work services
Other Information
Advert https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=494b54d0-b73a-ef11-812d-005056...
Reference
- CORNWALL001-DN729042-00071033
- CF 6bde4217-0542-4248-a2e8-5f67d55220fd