Tender

RFQ for the Provision of SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2022 at 15:11

Tender

24 Jun 2022 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

Halton Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking qualified providers for the "RFQ for the Provision of SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution". This contract, valued at £20,000, aims to address statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014 related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Halton. The tender period closes on 15 July 2022, and the service is to be delivered in England, specifically for Halton Borough Council and Warrington and Halton Clinical Commissioning Group. The successful provider will serve from 1 September 2022 to 31 August 2024.

This opportunity is particularly suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in mediation, dispute resolution, or SEND services. By competing for this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio by engaging in health and social care services, while enhancing their reputation within local government and healthcare sectors. The focus on early resolution of disputes presents a vital service that could create sustainable business relationships and contribute positively to community welfare.

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Notice Title

RFQ for the Provision of SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Notice Description

Halton Borough Council is seeking an appropriately qualified and experienced provider to deliver a Halton SEND Dispute Resolution Service, Mediation Advice and a Mediation Service to enable Halton Borough Council and Warrington and Halton Clinical Commissioning Group to fulfil statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014. The Service will be required to be delivered on behalf of Halton Borough Council, as well as in relation to Health matters on behalf of Warrington and Halton Clinical Commissioning Group. Mediation arrangements are linked specifically to either matters, which can be appealed to the Tribunal and/or the health and social care elements of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and Dispute Resolution is in place to help resolve disagreements about any aspect of SEND provision. Mediation and Dispute Resolution aims to improve communication and understanding by bringing parties together to help find an early solution and is managed by an independent mediator who has knowledge of SEND and the law.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae1932a8-8a28-4e38-b22d-f6a21deff6a6
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 1-2 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Pauline Lowe
Contact Email
pauline.lowe@halton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1511111111

Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7EA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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