Award

Framework Agreement for the provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Sep 2025 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has successfully awarded a contract for a framework agreement concerning the provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services, tailored to assist children, young people, and parents/carers. This contract, classified under "Social work and related services," is valued at £443,750 and employs a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period extends from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, with services planned to operate mainly in Cambridge, PE28 4YE. The award stage was completed with details published on 10th September 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering specialised mediation services. Entities well-suited to compete include those with expertise in providing impartial mediation and resolution services, particularly those familiar with the SEND Code of Practice. With the procurement focusing on selective methods, it highlights opportunities for specialised firms already operating within existing framework agreements and those looking to offer competitive, high-quality services in the public sector. GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED, an SME, has been selected as the supplier, indicating a conducive environment for similar-sized businesses with relevant capabilities.

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Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

Providing impartial and independent disagreement resolution, mediation information and mediation services to children, young people and parents/carers, covering the four types of disagreement specified in paragraph 11.8 of the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-57ae0295-a032-4d43-ba15-e8a164b6490c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42642f7f-bf4e-4c9f-aeb4-35dda61445e0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£443,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£443,750 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lizzie Robertson
Contact Email
lizzie.robertson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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