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SENDIAS Service Tender

Tender Overview

LOCATION

North East England, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 17, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

85000000

REFERENCE

005144-2026

Project Timeline

Contact Information

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Original Tender Description

Telford & Wrekin Council will publish a tender for the provision of the Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) around the 1st April 2026. 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 Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) 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. The Contract will start 1st October 2026 for a duration of up to 7 years. TUPE will apply for existing service personnel. The Commissioner invites prospective and interested providers to a market engagement event on 17th February 2026 10-11am, via MTeams - please see the link below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37077707501257?p=s23r9cWvZOaoVqLOxU Meeting ID: 370 777 075 012 57 Passcode: 88jX3XV9
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No specific mandatory exclusion grounds are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific eligibility requirements for bidding are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • The provider must be capable of delivering a Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS).
  • The provider must be able to support the Council and ICB in fulfilling duties under the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
  • The provider must offer free, impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support on education, health, and social care matters relating to special educational needs and disability.
  • The service must cater to children and young people aged 0-25, and their parent/carers(s).
  • The service must support independence and self-advocacy for children, young people, and parents.
  • The provider must be prepared for TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) to apply for existing service personnel.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No specific financial requirements are detailed in this preliminary market engagement notice.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • To participate in the preliminary market engagement event, interested providers must join the Microsoft Teams meeting on 17th February 2026 at 10-11 am using the provided link, Meeting ID, and Passcode.
  • No specific submission requirements for the upcoming tender are detailed, as the tender itself will be published around 1st April 2026.

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HTM
Planning Notice
Administrative Documents005144-2026.html
Summary:
This notice announces an upcoming tender for Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Services (SENDIAS) starting October 2026 for up to 7 years, and invites interested providers to a market engagement event on February 17, 2026.
DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data005144-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
The Borough of Telford & Wrekin is seeking providers for a Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) for children and young people aged 0-25, with a market engagement event scheduled for February 17, 2026, ahead of the tender publication around April 2026.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data005144-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
This document announces the Borough of Telford & Wrekin's upcoming tender for a Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) starting October 2026 for up to 7 years, and invites interested providers to a market engagement event on February 17, 2026.
PDF
Official PDF Version
General Information005144-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
This is a preliminary market engagement notice from Borough of Telford & Wrekin for an upcoming tender for a Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS), inviting interested providers to an online event on February 17, 2026.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a clear and well-structured preliminary market engagement notice for an important social service, providing a solid foundation for the upcoming tender. While strong in clarity and data consistency, the actual tender will need to address transparency regarding value and formal procurement process details.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice effectively serves its purpose as a preliminary market engagement, aligning with pre-procurement best practices. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. However, the 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are marked as 'None', which, while acceptable for a planning notice, indicates a lack of formal classification at this stage. The classified value is a minor transparency concern.

Procedure type not defined (Type: None, Procedure: None)
Estimated value classified
Clarity85/100

The description of the SENDIAS service, its objectives, target beneficiaries (0-25, parents/carers), and legal framework is exceptionally clear and unambiguous. The AI-extracted technical requirements accurately reflect this clarity, and the market engagement event details are well-communicated.

Evaluation criteria not yet specified (expected for a planning notice)
Completeness70/100

The notice provides essential information such as title, reference, organization, description, contract duration, and start date. All associated documents are available and summarized. However, as a planning notice, it naturally lacks specific tender submission requirements, detailed eligibility/financial criteria, and evaluation criteria. The estimated value is classified, limiting completeness for potential bidders.

Estimated value not disclosed/classified
No specific tender submission/eligibility/financial requirements (expected for planning notice)
Fairness80/100

The proactive market engagement event is a strong indicator of fairness, aiming to inform and gather feedback from a broad range of potential providers. The technical requirements are generic and based on statutory duties, not tailored. However, the classified value reduces transparency, and the automated check indicates 'No e-submission' for the upcoming tender, which could hinder equal access.

Estimated value classified
No e-submission indicated for the upcoming tender
Practicality65/100

Key dates like contract start and duration are clearly specified, aiding planning for potential bidders. The market engagement event is easily accessible via Microsoft Teams. However, the lack of e-submission for the upcoming tender (as flagged by automated checks) is a significant practical drawback. The classified value also makes it harder for providers to assess the commercial viability of participating.

No e-submission indicated for the upcoming tender
Financing information (value) not available
Data Consistency90/100

The information provided is largely consistent across the basic information, description, and AI-extracted requirements. Dates are logical and sequential. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. The minor gaps in 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are consistent with its 'planning' status.

Minor gaps in 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields
Sustainability60/100

While the notice does not explicitly mention green procurement or innovation, the core service itself (SENDIAS) is inherently focused on social welfare, inclusion, and support for vulnerable children, young people, and their families. This strongly aligns with the social pillar of sustainability.

No explicit green procurement criteria
No explicit innovation focus

Strengths

Clear and comprehensive service description
Proactive market engagement event for transparency
Well-defined legal basis and target group for the service
Good data consistency and logical timeline for the process
Inherently strong social sustainability aspect of the service

Concerns

Estimated contract value is classified, reducing transparency
Formal procurement 'Type' and 'Procedure' are undefined
Lack of e-submission indicated for the future tender
No explicit mention of green procurement or innovation criteria
Evaluation criteria not yet specified for the upcoming tender

Recommendations

1. Ensure the full tender, when published, includes a clear procedure type, detailed evaluation criteria, and enables electronic submission.
2. Disclose the estimated contract value in the formal tender to enhance transparency and aid bidder decision-making.
3. Consider incorporating explicit green procurement or innovation criteria where relevant in the final tender documents.

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