Tender

SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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18 Oct 2024 at 14:07

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" service. This tender, classified under Health and Social Work services (CPV codes: 85100000, 85300000), aims to provide impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for parents, carers, and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the end date for submission set for 19 November 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2028. The service delivery spans various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with additional provisions for potential global engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, mediation, and social work. Organisations experienced in providing impartial mediation in educational or health contexts are well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to meet statutory requirements and promote early dispute resolution. Although the suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with robust capabilities in managing governmental contracts can expect considerable growth through this opportunity. The open procurement method employed ensures a competitive environment, fostering participation from capable bidders who can deliver high-quality services aligned with regulatory standards set by the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation

Notice Description

This service is to provide impartial disagreement resolution and mediation aimed at resolving disagreements between parents or young people and early years providers, schools, colleges, local authorities or health commissioners as outlined in the SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) in accordance with the statutory requirements of Children and Families Act 2014 and The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This statutory requirement for the provision impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for parents / carers of children / young people with SEN or disabilities is identified in The Children and Families Act 2014 (notably sections 53 and 54) and the associated Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014. These disagreement resolution and mediation arrangements reflect wider movement across the Government to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56ae6ca-f92b-46a6-9740-355f7652e884
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health 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
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

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