Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1
- Published by:
- Walsall Council
- Authority ID:
- AA72110
- Publication date:
- 14 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 14 May 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Changes to notice
Description
Submission deadline amended - initial publication error
Scope
Procurement reference
WP4185
Procurement description
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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
650000.00 GBP to 650000.00GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
07 September 2026, 00:00AM to 06 September 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 06 September 2031
Contracting authority
Walsall Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Civic Centre, Darwall Street
Town/City: Walsall
Postcode: WS1 1TP
Country: United Kingdom
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHGR-7481-DHXR
NUTS code: UKG38
Email: procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
Lot value (estimated)
650000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
780000.00 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
07 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
06 September 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
06 September 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Option to extend by 2 x 12 months
Does the lot include options?
Yes
Description of options
2 x 12 months
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality Questionnaire
Weighting: 75
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 5
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
13 May 2026, 12:00PM
Date of award of contract
24 June 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Is this a recurring procurement?
No
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated)
12 June 2026, 23:59PM
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
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