2425-0002 Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities, Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS)

Tender description

This service offers free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support on Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or disabilities (SEND), covering education, health, and social care. It includes guidance on the take-up and management of Personal Budgets. The service aims to empower children, parents, and young people with the necessary information and support to actively participate in decision-making processes. Compliance with Chapter 2 of the Statutory SEND Code of Practice, Section 32 of the Children and Families Act, and the National Minimum Standards is ensured. Lot 1: Islington Council has awarded a contract for the Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities Information, Advice & Support Service (SENDIASS). This service will provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice, and support on matters related to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities (SEND), including education, health, and social care. The contract, valued at £870,000 over 60 months, was awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria, with a focus on quality and social value. The procurement process followed the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.