Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation
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The North East Lincolnshire Borough Council is currently in the tender process for a service titled "Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation." This procurement is aimed at commissioning an independent mediation service for children and young people with special educational needs in North East Lincolnshire. The procurement is open, with an emphasis on light-touch services under a below-threshold open competition.
Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 24th October 2025 and an enquiry deadline set for 20th October 2025. This service falls under the industry categories of social work, primary and secondary education, and health services, with the contract expected to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028, with potential extensions up to 31st October 2030. This tender is an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational, social, or health services, particularly those experienced in providing SEND mediation services.
SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this contract, which offers a gross value of £180,000 with a net value of £150,000. The procurement process is designed to encourage quality and cost efficiency, with award criteria split into a 70% quality weighting and a 30% cost weighting. This tender represents a strategic opportunity for service providers to expand within the public sector, especially in supporting the needs of the local community in North East Lincolnshire.
The Authority are seeking to commission an independent SEND Dispute Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service for parents and carers to d independent disagreement and mediation service in respect of children and young people with special educational needs who are residents of North East Lincolnshire.
2 x 12 months extensions
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The contract period is three years.
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