SENDIAS Service Tender

Description

Telford & Wrekin Council will publish a tender for the provision of the Special Education Need and/or Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIAS) around the 1st April 2026. The Service shall support the Council and ICB to fulfil its duty in accordance with the requirements of the Children & Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 which sets an expectation that children, young people, parent/carers should be involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet special educational needs or disabilities. The Information Advice and Support Services (IASS) shall provide children, young people (aged 0-25) and their parent/carers(s) with free impartial, confidential and accurate information, advice and support about education, health and social care on matters relating to special education needs and disability. This provision should support 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 Contract will start 1st October 2026 for a duration of up to 7 years. TUPE will apply for existing service personnel. The Commissioner invites prospective and interested providers to a market engagement event on 17th February 2026 10-11am, via MTeams - please see the link below. Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37077707501257?p=s23r9cWvZOaoVqLOxU Meeting ID: 370 777 075 012 57 Passcode: 88jX3XV9