Scope
Reference
SCO14
Description
Gateshead Council are holding an online Market Engagement Event on team's which will take place on Tuesday 2nd September 2025 13:00pm to 14:00pm for the provision of Special Education Need and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
Gateshead Council (the Council) is in the process of renewing its Special Education Need and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for Children Commissioned Service's which is due to expire on 31 January 2026.
As part of this process the Council is conducting a Market Engagement Exercise to establish the level of interest in this opportunity, to gather information and improve our understanding of the market.
Please search the OPEN Portal for 'Market Engagement - For the provision of Special Education Need and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)' to register your interest and to access the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Engagement
Engagement deadline
2 September 2025
Engagement process description
Online Market Engagement Event to be held on Teams Tuesday 2nd September 1pm to 2pm.
Search 'Market Engagement - For the provision of Special Education Need and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)' OPEN Ref: #OPEN20251449 to register your interest and to complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government