Scope
Reference
DN775605
Description
The council wishes to jointly commission the service, Bristol City Council, with North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council and Bristol, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSGICB), to appoint a provider for The SENDIAS Service provides impartial Information, Advice and Support Services ("IASS") on the full range of education, health and social care as defined in the SEND Code of Practice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25 ) to the following Service Users -
(a) children and young people aged 0 years to 25 years of age (inclusive) with (or who may have) a Special Education Need and/or a Disability ("SEND"); and
(b) their parents, carers and families.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 November 2025
Engagement process description
Online Supplier Engagement Event to be held 12/11/2025
For more information and to register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-city-council-sendiass-pre-tender-event-tickets-1663228775039?aff=oddtdtcreator
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
13 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Bristol City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWXH-3837-PDTD
City Hall, College Green
Bristol
BS1 5TR
United Kingdom
Email: caroline.bennet-clark@bristol.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government