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Contract for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gateshead Borough Council

Buyer Address: Civic Centre, Regent Terrace, Gateshead, UKC22, NE8 1HH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ashleighbillingham@gateshead.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
400000.0 GBP
Gross: 400000 GBP
Published
08 Oct 2025, 15:19
Deadline
07 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS), is a statutory service, covered under legislation in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice; 0 to 25 years. The service will deliver free, impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support concerning education, health, and social care. It will assist children, young people, and their families (CYPF) in understanding and navigating the processes associated with special educational needs and disabilities. The Borough Council of Gateshead (the Council) is acting as lead commissioner for this Service which is being commissioned jointly with the NHS Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063430-2025

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Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 400,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 400,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-02-01T23:59:59Z

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (90%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

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