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Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2020 at 12:39

Award Notice
Award

08 Apr 2020 at 12:34

Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2019 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)" aimed at providing mediation support services related to Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) issues. The contract, valued at £105,000, was awarded following an open procurement method, with the tender period concluding on 3rd January 2020. The contract commenced on 1st April 2020 and is set to run until 31st March 2023, serving the North West region of England.

This opportunity in the health and social work services sector is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on mediation and dispute resolution. Businesses specialising in support services for children, young people, and families, especially in the context of educational disputes, would benefit from participating in similar future tenders as they tap into essential community needs while fostering growth and sustaining their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council are looking to provide a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to provide dispute resolution, mediation advisers and mediation services to support children, young people and their families with mediation and dispute resolution in relation to SEND (Special Educational Needs Disability) issues. Including where Education, Health and Care Plans assessed by the Local Authority and its key partners are contested by the young person and their parent/carers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b96bf24-a128-4587-b1c7-47293dc4ff5f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63eb71f3-cbae-47ca-9658-c753dd6dbc55
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

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOGETHER TRUST

Further Information

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