Scope
Description
The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is undertaking an open procurement for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This statutory service provides impartial, confidential support to children and young people with SEND, and their families, empowering them to participate in decisions affecting their education and wellbeing.
Total value (estimated)
- £490,000 excluding VAT
- £588,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2031
- Possible extension to 1 September 2033
- 7 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
9 September 2025
Engagement process description
To support the upcoming procurement of the SENDIASS service, the Council will host a virtual market engagement session via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 9th September, from 13:00 to 14:00. During this session, the Council's SEND Team will deliver a brief presentation outlining the service requirements and draft specification.
This event will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to engage directly with the Council, gain insight into the commissioning priorities, and discuss their operating models. Suppliers will also be invited to ask questions and share feedback prior to the commencement of the open tender process. The session aims to promote transparency, support market readiness, and ensure the procurement is informed by sector expertise.
Please find the link to the meeting here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19:[EMAILMATCH_0]/0?context={"Tid":"50d8c115-b77f-4395-a3ba-3b407caf0d88","Oid":"d43a38dc-88e5-478d-9ba9-1153495e23f9"}
Meeting ID: 394 454 653 783 0
Passcode: AB98eq6n
If you have any difficulties accessing the meeting, please email: hannah.parrott@lbhf.gov.uk, joel.thompson@lbhf.gov.uk
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 January 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHTW-6333-BQGD
Town Hall, king street
London
W6 9JU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@lbhf.gov.uk
Website: https://www.capitalesourcing.com
Region: UKI33 - Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government