Scope
Reference
984943748
Description
Medway Council's Education and SEND Division is looking to commission Medway's Special Educational Needs and Disabilities support, advice, and information service (SENDIASS) for children, young people, and their parents / carers.
The Local Authority invites applications from suitably qualified providers who can deliver:
•A high-quality service which improves our families understanding and enables them to make informed choices and participate in decisions.
•Legally based information, impartial advice and confidential support delivered primarily via website, social media, telephone, email, and face-to-face support from a trained Information Advice Support (IAS) practitioner on request.
Contract is anticipated to commence on Monday 1st April 2026.
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https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994163675
Total value (estimated)
- £360,000 excluding VAT
- £432,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 12 month Extension
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
Contract locations
- UKJ41 - Medway
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
10 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Cost | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Medway Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWYH-3898-LDQR
Gun Wharf, Dock Road
Chatham
ME4 4TR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Graham Neil Thomas
Email: graham.thomas1@medway.gov.uk
Region: UKJ41 - Medway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government