Award of Dorset SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to Family Action
Dorset Council · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Dorset SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to Family Action
Awarded 01 Nov 2021
Awarded01 Nov 2021
Value£1,707,594.99
SupplierFamily Action
AgencyDorset Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 4y 12mo10y term, 50% elapsed
Awarded 1 Nov 2021Expires 31 Oct 2031
About
Dorset Council awarded a contract to Family Action for the delivery of the Dorset Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).
The service provides free, impartial information, advice, and support to children and young people aged 0 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as their parents and carers.
The contract, valued at £1,707,594.99, ensures compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND regulations, minimum standards for IASS 2018, and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.
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