Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-0604b1
- Published by:
- Walsall Council
- Authority ID:
- AA72110
- Publication date:
- 25 July 2026
- Deadline date:
- -
- Notice type:
- UK6
- 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
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.
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
Supplier
FAMILY ACTION
Identification register:
Address 1: 34 Wharf Road
Town/City: London
Postcode: N1 7GR
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.family-action.org.uk
Companies House: 01068186
NUTS code: UKI41
Email: bdt@family-action.org.uk
Type:
- Large
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Contract
Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support (SENDIAS) Service
ID: 1
Status: Pending
Related lots
1
Date the contract will be signed (estimated)
20 August 2026, 23:59PM
Can this contract be extended?: Yes
Value
650000 GBP Excluding VAT
780000 GBP Including VAT
CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
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
Coding
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Title
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Parent category
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| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education services |
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About the buyer
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- N/a
- Admin contact:
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- Technical contact:
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- Other contact:
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