Tender

TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Sep 2023 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has launched a tender for the provision of SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services. This tender falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 9th October 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st December 2023 and run for 5 years. The Council emphasises the supplier's role in contributing to the economic and social regeneration of the delivery location.

This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) looking to provide specialized services in health and social work. Businesses interested in social work and related services should consider bidding for this contract. The Manchester City Council is the buying organization spearheading this open procurement procedure, allowing interested parties to participate in this lucrative and socially impactful opportunity.

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Notice Title

TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

The provision TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services The Children and Families Act (2014), Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Regulations (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice (2014) require local authorities and health commissioners to provide Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services in order to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. The vision of Greater Manchester (GM) children and young people's plan is to make GM one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old. This means a place where all children have the best start in life and young people grow up inspired to exceed expectations. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) are front and centre of GMs priorities. The plan commits to supporting all children and young people to achieve their potential and a specific focus on those with SEND. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday, 09 October 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 5 years, expected to commence 1 December 2023. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9745d3f7-14a7-4ef6-9221-af4690e2df20
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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