MEDIATION AND DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION SERVICES

Hampshire County Council has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services, entering into a contract with Global Mediation Limited. The process, based on a selective procurement method, was a call-off from a framework agreement in collaboration with Oxfordshire County Council. The contract, valued up to £1,250,000, caters to social work services without accommodation, as classified under CPV code 85312000.

Key aspects of the service include compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015. The service delivery will occur across the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in social work services related to mediation and resolution.

By focusing on the South East region, businesses with expertise in compliance and standards specified in statutory guidance are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. With a substantial contract value and an extensive service delivery period, qualified businesses could leverage this opportunity to firm up their market presence and extend their service offerings within local government frameworks.