LBHF SEND IASS Market Engagement

Procurement description

The London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham is undertaking an open procurement for the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). This statutory service provides impartial, confidential support to children and young people with SEND, and their families, empowering them to participate in decisions affecting their education and wellbeing.

Main category

Services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Total value (estimated)

490000 GBP Excluding VAT

588000 GBP Including VAT

Contract dates (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 01 September 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 September 2033

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fuham

Is this procurement under a special regime?

Light touch

Is the total value above threshold?

Above threshold

CPV classifications

• 80340000 - Special education services

Delivery regions

• UK - United Kingdom

Sustainability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contract start date (estimated)

01 September 2026, 00:00AM

Contract end date (estimated)

01 September 2031, 23:59PM

Extension end date (estimated)

01 September 2033, 23:59PM

Can the contract be extended?

Yes

Engagement process description

To support the upcoming procurement of the SENDIASS service, the Council will host a virtual market engagement session via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 9th September, from 13:00 to 14:00. During this session, the Council’s SEND Team will deliver a brief presentation outlining the service requirements and draft specification.

This event will provide an opportunity for potential suppliers to engage directly with the Council, gain insight into the commissioning priorities, and discuss their operating models. Suppliers will also be invited to ask questions and share feedback prior to the commencement of the open tender process. The session aims to promote transparency, support market readiness, and ensure the procurement is informed by sector expertise.

Please find the link to the meeting here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ODZjYjBjNzktMWRkNS00ZmU0LWFlOWMtNzFhODYyMzFiNGZj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2250d8c115-b77f-4395-a3ba-3b407caf0d88%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22d43a38dc-88e5-478d-9ba9-1153495e23f9%22%7d

Meeting ID: 394 454 653 783 0

Passcode: AB98eq6n

If you have any difficulties accessing the meeting, please email: hannah.parrott@lbhf.gov.uk, joel.thompson@lbhf.gov.uk

Due date

09 September 2025, 23:59PM

Has the engagement period already ended?

No

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

05 January 2026