Planning

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
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.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations specialising in mediation and social work services. The procurement seeks entities capable of providing mediation and disagreement resolution for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), a niche yet crucial field. Firms with experience in delivering similar services within the specified regions would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this tender could enhance an organisation's portfolio and expand its service reach within the health and social work sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1515cbd-7010-4a75-b606-c687d047f6d5
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah-Louise Harrington
Contact Email
s.harrington@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603222222

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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