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WP3998 - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services - AWARD

WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

Walsall Council e-Tendering has completed the procurement process for the Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services, under the project titled "WP3998 - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services - AWARD." The contract falls within the administrative educational services and social work categories. The supplier, Prime Resolution Limited, is tasked to provide these services in the West Midlands region, specifically at postal code WS1 1TP. The procurement utilised a selective, restricted procedure and covers a contract period from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th July 2024 and the award notice published on 21st August 2024. The total contract value is £180,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in administrative educational services and social work. Companies with a focus on mediation and resolution services, especially those experienced in the education sector, would be well-suited to engage in such projects. Given Walsall Council's emphasis on SEND mediation as outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014, this contract is an excellent avenue for service providers looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, particularly within the West Midlands area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP3998 - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Council wishes to procure a SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services where provider will be required to run an informal, confidential and voluntary disagreement settlement process to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a606c613-8d55-4ac9-9654-fbc8bd6ea7c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING
Contact Name
Olena Florek
Contact Email
olena.florek@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01922650595

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIME RESOLUTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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