Contract for the provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)
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Walsall Council is currently in the planning stage for a contract pertaining to the provision of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This service falls under the services category in the health and social work services industry and aims to provide impartial information and advice to children, young people with special educational needs, and their families. Located in Walsall, UK, this preliminary market engagement is seeking insights from potential bidders on the procurement process and future strategy.
The document related to this engagement was published on 13th January 2026, with a completion deadline for a related questionnaire set for 30th January 2026. This procurement opportunity presents numerous growth possibilities for businesses specialising in educational support services, particularly those adept in supporting special educational needs and disabilities. The contract is suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, and involves a gross value of £780,000 for a service contract expected to commence on 7th September 2026, with completion by 6th September 2029.
There is an opportunity to contribute impactful services to society whilst positioning your business as a leader in inclusive education support.
"This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). As part of the Children and Families Act 2014, it is a legal requirement that all local authorities ensure disabled children and young people and children and young people with special educational needs and their parents have access to an impartial Information, Advice and Support (IAS) service. The service supports independence and self-advocacy for children, young people and parents, enabling them to take part effectively in discussions and decisions relating to their education, health and care provision.
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). Providers are invited to provide a response to the questionnaire that can be accessed via the below Intend link: in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home "
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The contract period is three years.
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