Education, Health and Care Plan Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service
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Calderdale Council has awarded a contract for the "Education, Health and Care Plan Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service" to Why Mediate Limited t/a Mediatelegal. The contract, valued at £175,000, falls under the health and social work services industry category and will operate in the Yorkshire and the Humber region for a period of five years starting from 1 April 2025, with potential extensions up to two additional years. The procurement process followed an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the official end date for the tender process being 14 October 2024.
This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in mediation and disagreement resolution services, particularly those specialising in special educational needs and disability services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to participate. The service is critical for resolving disputes cost-effectively and reducing the potential stress for involved parties, thus creating significant room for business growth and development in this specialised sector.
Under the Children and Families Act 2014, Calderdale Council is required to make arrangements to support and deal with disputes regarding plans, assessments and services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aged 0-25. The contract will commence on 01 April 2025 and will run for 3 years, with a possible extension of one or more periods to a maximum of 2 years. Due to the nature of this service, work requests will only be made as and when required - there is no guarantee of work associated with this contract.
It is recognised that there will be times when parents and young people will not agree with the decisions that the Council and its partners have made. The mediation and disagreement resolution process allows all parties to come together to see if an agreement can be reached. It is less expensive and less stressful for all partners than allowing a dispute to reach the Tribunal stage.
Wherever possible, the Council would like any disagreement to be resolved before a Tribunal.
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The contract period is five years.
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