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HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is intended to support parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through independent mediation and disagreement resolution services. The tender period ends on 15 January 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020. This is an open procurement using an open procedure below threshold, with opportunities available across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, mediation, and community support services to expand their business. Companies that can offer innovative and effective mediation strategies, particularly in the realm of special educational needs, will find this tender highly relevant. Engaging with this process not only allows for the opportunity to secure a contract but also contributes to meaningful community impact, thereby enhancing reputations and creating further business avenues.

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Notice Title

HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

The Children and Families Act 2014 provides the opportunity for both parents/carers and young people to access mediation before they can register an appeal with the First-Tier Tribunal (Special Education Needs and Disability) in order to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. For parents and carers of children with special education needs and/or disability (SEND) and for young people with SEND, the service will provide independent and neutral support to achieve early and informal resolution to disagreement through both: o An independent mediation service o An independent disagreement resolution service Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL
Contact Name
Helen Bruce Hoy (HCC)
Contact Email
helen.brucehoy@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01992 588668

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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