Scope
Description
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information and Advice Support Service (SENDIASS), is a statutory service, covered under legislation in the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice; 0 to 25 years. The service will deliver free, impartial, confidential, and accurate information, advice, and support concerning education, health, and social care. It will assist children, young people, and their families (CYPF) in understanding and navigating the processes associated with special educational needs and disabilities.
The Borough Council of Gateshead (the Council) is acting as lead commissioner for this Service which is being commissioned jointly with the NHS Northeast and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB)
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £400,000 excluding VAT
- £400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
22 December 2025
Contract dates
- 1 February 2026 to 1 February 2028
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract duration 24 months with options to extend for up to 2 x 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
AXIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED
- Companies House: 04827750
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVQC-1277-WNZY
331 Haydn Road
Nottingham
NG5 1DG
United Kingdom
Email: michaelc@axisrec.com
Website: http://www.axisrec.com
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Gateshead Borough Council
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10002639
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGY-1151-NJQN
Civic Centre, Regent Terrace
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
United Kingdom
Email: ashleighbillingham@gateshead.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/31230/Learning-and-Skills
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government