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Coming up· published 24 Jan 2025

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

Norfolk County Council · Norwich, East

Norfolk County Council is planning SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution. It is a contract for other health and social care in Norwich.

Source: Contracts Finder, published 24 Jan 2025. Details are refreshed every 30 minutes.

Key dates

  1. 2025

    Pipeline notice published

    Market Engagement Notice · 09:52

    View notice
  2. 2025

    Tender notice expected

    Date given in the buyer's earlier notice

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About this tender

In brief

Norfolk County Council is planning SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution. It is a contract for other health and social care in Norwich. The buyer has published an early notice. It gives providers time to prepare before the tender opens.

Contracts Finder published it on 24 January 2025. The OCDS ID is ocds-b5fd17-3514d2a1-de78-4f4e-8487-478883ae693a.

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution". The contract, which falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV code 85000000), is due to replace the existing one ending on 31st August 2025. The new contract is set to commence on 1st September 2025.

Key dates include an engagement end date on 24th April 2025. This procurement process involves service delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the Rest of the World. The main point of contact for this tender is Sarah-Louise Harrington from Norfolk County Council.

The procurement seeks entities capable of providing mediation and disagreement resolution for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a niche yet crucial field. Engaging in this tender could enhance an organisation's portfolio and expand its service reach within the health and social work sector.

The notice in full

Norfolk County Council's (NCC) contract for the provision of SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution is due to end on 31st August 2025. The Council is currently scoping its requirements for a new contract to commence on 1st September 2025. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Lots: no lot details came through with this notice. The official notice and the tender pack have the full breakdown.

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Key facts

Every field the notice carries. Anything it leaves blank is listed under its table.

Contract

Service
Other health and social care
Procurement type
Standard
Category
Services
Contract period
Not specified - Not specified

Procedure

Notice type
Market Engagement Notice
Current stage
Planning
Stages so far
Planning
Published on
Contracts Finder

Not stated in the notice: procurement method, awardee scale.

Values

Not stated in the notice: tender value, lots value, awards value, contracts value.

Status

Tender
Planning

Not stated in the notice: lots, awards, contracts.

References

CPV code
85000000 - Health and social work services; 85300000 - Social work and related services
CPV division
85 - Health and social work services
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Location

Norfolk County Council is based in Norwich. The area the service covers can be wider, so check the notice and the lots.
Local authority
Norwich
Town
Norwich
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Electoral ward
Lakenham
Constituency
Norwich South
Region
East
Sub-region
Norwich and East Norfolk
Area
Norfolk
Country
England
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Buyer

Contracting authority

Organisation
Norfolk County Council
Category
Services
Contact
Sarah-Louise Harrington
Phone
01603222222
Address
Norfolk, NR1 2DH · East · England
Call 01603222222
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Documents and links

Official sources for this notice. The tender pack itself sits on the buyer's portal.
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Questions about SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

When will the SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution tender open?

Norfolk County Council has not yet given a date for the tender notice. An early notice is the time to answer any market engagement questions and gather the evidence a bid will need.

Who is the buyer for SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution?

Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich, East. The named contact is Sarah-Louise Harrington, on 01603222222.

How do I bid for SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution?

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What to do next

  1. Read the early notice in full.
  2. Answer any market engagement questions.
  3. Gather your evidence and case studies now.
  4. Check your policies are up to date.
  5. Watch for the tender notice.