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Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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23 Apr 2025 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service" was undertaken by Sheffield City Council. This contract, under the industry category of "Health and social work services" (CPV code 85000000), specifically targets social work and education-related services. The services are to be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and has now been completed, with the contract awarded to Collis Mediation Ltd. The award was formalised on the 23rd of April, 2025, following a tender period that concluded on the 3rd of March, 2025. The contract period spans from the 1st of April, 2025, to the 31st of March, 2028, aligning with statutory requirements outlined in relevant legislative frameworks such as the Children and Families Act 2014.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for organisations specialising in mediation and related services. Although it is not specifically suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), organisations engaged in community and voluntary activities could find this contract particularly beneficial, given its VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) suitability. Businesses with expertise in delivering educational, health, and social care mediation services are well-positioned to benefit from such agreements as they align with statutory obligations to facilitate dispute resolution processes. Such service providers will cater to complex needs within the education, health, and social care sectors, providing substantial potential for expansion and reputation building for the awarded service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council (the Purchaser) seeks to commission an independent, impartial, dynamic Organisation (Service Provider) to deliver their statutory obligation in developing a disagreement resolution and mediation service in line with the requirements of the: * Children and Families Act 2014 * The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 * SEN and Disability Code of Practice 0 to 25 years In line with the Children and Families Act 2014 it is a requirement for parents to consider mediation before they register an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal. Parents are also able to attend mediation regarding the Health and Social Care elements of an Education, Health and Care Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5379d66-17a2-414a-942a-0c3d80fd396b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLIS MEDIATION

Further Information

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