Scope
Reference
102280
Description
The SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) is a statutory service jointly funded by Wakefield Council and Wakefield Integrated Care Board. The service is available to children/young people and the parents/carers of a child or a young person, who have, or may have, Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25 years who are living within the Wakefield District.
The contract will run for an initial period of 4 years, commencing in April 2026 up to March 2030 with the option to extend for up to 24 months.
The estimated annual contract value, during the initial period, is £231,500.00
Total value (estimated)
- £1,389,000 excluding VAT
- £1,666,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
10 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tender submissions must be sent via the Mercell YORtender system https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?timeout=1&target=/insidemain.asp&B=UK
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 January 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
The Council of the City of Wakefield
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZN-8179-PJQV
Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Email: zrobinson@wakefield.gov.uk
Website: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government