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Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for Children and Young People aged 0 to 25 years with SEND and their parents/carers

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2019 at 09:47

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Tender

04 Dec 2018 at 10:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is seeking to procure independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) and their parents/carers within Staffordshire. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded on 20 February 2019, and the service period commencing on 1 July 2019 and running until 30 June 2023. This tender is characterised as an open procedure, valued at £208,000, and falls under the "Education and training services" category, specifically focusing on guidance and counselling services. Interested suppliers were required to register via the Authority's e-tendering system, Proactis, before the tender period closed on 16 January 2019.

This opportunity may present significant growth potential for businesses specialised in mediation and conflict resolution services, particularly those experienced in working with children and families with SEND. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in delivering similar services, possess local knowledge of Staffordshire, and are capable of providing flexible support to diverse groups are ideally positioned to compete for this contract. Such businesses may leverage their capabilities to contribute positively to the statutory requirements set forth by the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for Children and Young People aged 0 to 25 years with SEND and their parents/carers

Notice Description

Staffordshire County Council wishes to commission high quality independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for Children and Young People aged 0 to 25 years with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/ or Disabilities), and their parents/carers, who are resident within Staffordshire. The successful Provider must offer an independent, impartial and responsive Service to deliver the statutory requirement to offer a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service in accordance with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: 0 - 25 years, January 2015. The successful Provider will be expected to: Promote the positive aspects of mediation and disagreement resolution as an opportunity to resolve disagreements before an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal; Provide Mediation Advisors who have received accredited mediation training and are registered or working towards registration with the College of Mediators and Civil Mediation Council; Have significant knowledge of the legislative framework relating to SEND; Work in accordance with the SEND Mediation Standards produced by the College of Mediators and the Civil Mediation Council with the Support of the Department for Education; Work effectively with children and young people with SEND, parents/ carers and the Local Authority; Provide appropriate mediation certification to parents/ carers within prescribed timescales; Report on progress and provide detailed performance management information to the Council, including feedback from service users; Have a local presence within Staffordshire and an understanding of the diverse nature of the County; Ensure that the Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service is made available to children and young people, parents/ carers on a flexible 37 hours a week basis across Staffordshire and that any information provided is in a range of accessible formats. The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com Suppliers should register their interest for this tender opportunity by searching under reference IA1478.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-59cf665b-3c85-43b8-a42a-4258281dd6b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfce6faf-02bb-4eae-99c6-4a78853e732b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2023 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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