Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c58-49f0-70dc-9242-b619d400e776/provision-of-an-information-advice-and-support-to-parents-of-children-with-spec closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of an Information, Advice and Support to Parents of Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) [Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stockport-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £180,000 to £450,000 Published 18 Sept 2020 Deadline Closed 19 Oct 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Stockport Council wishes to commission a dynamic and enthusiastic provider to deliver an Information, Advice and Support and Children's Advocacy Service for SEND as detailed in the specification document and meeting at least the Minimum Standards for IASS , with the following objectives: • To ensure that children and their parents/carers, and young people are able to be fully involved in the identification, assessment and decision making about the provision to meet identified Special Educational Needs or Disabilities as required by the SEND Code of Practice, 2015. The provision of high-quality information, advice and support is crucial to support this objective. • To ensure parents, children and young people receive high quality, impartial and accessible information, advice and support that are appropriate to their needs, extends their knowledge and maximises their involvement in decision making. • To ensure parents, children and young people are supported to understand their rights, roles and responsibilities within the legislative frameworks that apply to special educational needs and disability. • Where self-advocacy is difficult, to help children and families say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests and obtain services they need. • To promote social inclusion, equality and social justice. This opportunity is advertised under the Light Touch Regime. Read full description ## CPV classification Social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8092f1c5-e02d-4996-a4e3-f3274146b258) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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