Cornwall Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Award of SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded31 Mar 2025

Value£544,003.00

SupplierWhitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited

AgencyCornwall Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 5y 5mo7y term, 23% elapsed

Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2032

About

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to Whitehead-Ross Education and Consulting Limited for the provision of a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS).

The five-year contract, valued at approximately £562,427 (£544,003), was procured through an open, light-touch single-stage process under regulation PCR 2015 27 (5).

The service provides accurate, independent advice, information, and support to children, young people, parents, carers, and practitioners on matters including Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and annual reviews, social care and health enquiries, transport, appeals (SEND and Disability Discrimination), exclusions, and transitions.

The provider is required to transfer existing staff under TUPE and mobilise for service delivery commencing 1 April 2025.

Advice is delivered primarily via telephone or online, with face-to-face advocacy at meetings also provided.

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