SEND Information, Advice and Support SENDIAS

Location

North East England:

Description

The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Special Educational Needs and/or Disability Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIAS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decisions relating to their education, health and care provision. This service will ensure it is delivered in a way that ensures parents, children and young people understand their entitlement to education, health and care support under the SEND Code of Practice and within the Local Authority SEN Graduated offer.

Renewal Options

The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st October 2026 and will continue for a period of 5 years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract over the 5 year contract period is a maximum value of £500,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. There is the potential for a contract extension of up to a further 2 years, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Renewals are available.

Other Information

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