Provision of Disagreement Mediation and Resolution Services

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract for the provision of disagreement mediation and resolution services under Barnsley Children's Trust arrangements. This contract, valued at £157,990, is set to start on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 31st March 2028, aiming to provide approximately 900 mediations over a period of 3.1 years. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000) and specifically focuses on services such as guidance and counselling, special education, and welfare for children and young people.

The tender, which used an open procedure, is now complete. The services will be delivered in Yorkshire and the Humber, UK. Relevant legislation includes the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation, counselling, and specialised education services, particularly those with expertise in handling cases involving children and young people's welfare. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suitable for competing for this type of contract, especially those looking to expand their services within the UK. Mediatelegal, a large-scale supplier, has already been awarded the contract by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, indicating a preference for experienced and capable service providers able to meet the comprehensive requirements of this public procurement opportunity.