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SEND Mediation

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2020 at 10:57

Award Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2020 at 12:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for a contract titled "SEND Mediation" aimed at providing a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This service is intended to assist children, young people, and their parents or carers regarding Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) issues. The tender was published on 15 October 2020, with the tender period closing on 12 November 2020. The contract value is £75,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2024. The service delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement process follows a standard open procedure.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community, social, and personal services, particularly those specialising in mediation, dispute resolution, and SEND support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to the inclusive nature of the expectations outlined in the procurement. Companies that understand the complexities of education and health services, and have experience in working with local authorities and families affected by SEND legislation, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation

Notice Description

Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire CCG are required to commission a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to provide dispute resolution, mediation adviser and mediation service to support children, young people and their parents/carers in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability(SEND) issues, including where Education, Health and Care Plans assessed by the Council and its key partners are contested by the young person or their parent/carer. The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities and NHS Cheshire CCG to provide independent mediation and disagreement resolution service to help when parents/carers or young people cannot agree with the council or other providers about SEND provision for a child or young person. Other providers include early year's settings, schools, colleges, Health services and social care. The Disagreement Resolution arrangements are for all children and young people up to the age of 25 years, who have special educational needs, not just those who are being assessed for, or have, an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The mediation arrangements are for those who are considering making an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (SEND).The law says that young people or parents/carers who want to appeal to the First -Tier Tribunal (SEND) must first contact a mediation adviser. Local authorities and Health Commissioners must make independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution services available for young people and their parents/carers with SEND. The Service will be delivered in line with the 2015 SEND code of practice (Chapter 11 Dispute Resolution) and in accordance with Sections 51-57 of the Children and Families Act 2014. The mediators will always remain independent of the local authority or clinical commissioning group.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def2d1a6-33bb-40c7-b22d-e7d6209af4f7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1244976943

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOGETHER TRUST

Further Information

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