Scope
Reference
DN775605
Description
The council wishes to 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
option to extend twice for a further 1 year each time or once for 2 years.
Total maximum contract extension available being 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
11 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://procontract.due-north.com
DN775605
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) 2026
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
22 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 November 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 68% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open 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: procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk
Website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisations
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
North Somerset Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation of bid submissions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVX-9588-WCMV
Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
BS23 1UJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
South Gloucestershire Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation of bid submissions
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCMC-1241-BLJQ
Badminton Road Offices
Bristol
BS37 5AF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@southglos.gov.uk
Website: https://www.southglos.gov.uk/
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Summary of their role in this procurement: Evaluation of bid submissions
- NHS Organisation Data Service: QUY
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPCD-6597-HCDW
Floor 2, North Wing, 100 Temple Street
Bristol
BS1 6AG
United Kingdom
Email: helena.fuller1@nhs.net
Region: UKK11 - Bristol, City of