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Published 27 Aug 2024

SENDIASS

Cornwall Council · South West

Key facts

Contract value
£544,003
Awarded
26 Nov 2024
Contract starts
31 Mar 2025
Contract ends
31 Mar 2032
Procedure
Open procedure
Buyer type
Local government

Awarded to

SupplierValue
Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Ltd£544,003

Description

Contract Duration: 5 years \r Estimated contract value (5 years): £562,427\r \r Procurement Process: Open procurement - light touch - single stage\r \r 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.\r \r 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. \r \r Service Overview:\r 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.\r 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. \r 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. \r Their remit includes signposting to other agencies/professionals, delivering training/workshops and information on SEND law and guidance.\r A significant amount of advice is via telephone or online, however face to face advocacy at meetings is also provided.\r

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