Planning

Soft Market Test: Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

03 Jul 2018 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2018 at 13:39

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield City Council is initiating a Soft Market Test for a Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service, with the planning stage currently underway. This tender aims to explore potential suppliers who can meet legislative requirements under the Children's and Families Act and related regulations. The engagement end date is set for 3rd October 2018. This procurement process falls under the category of Hospital and related services and aims to assist service users, which include parents, carers, and children, at no charge.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation, customer-care services, and advisory roles within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in legal compliance and support for families, especially those aligned with the requirements of the Children and Families Act, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Participating in this market test may also provide valuable insights that can shape future procurement specifications, thus encouraging proactive engagement from interested providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test: Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

We are carrying out this soft market test potentially find a supplier to provide Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Service. This market test exercise is being undertaken to obtain the views of potential providers, and the information contained herein provides some detail on the potential requirements of the Short Break service. Note that whilst all returns will be treated as confidential your feedback and suggestions may form part of the final specification / tender to ensure an open, fair and transparent process is followed. Any comments which you consider to be commercial in confidence or part of your unique selling point should be clearly indicated in your response. Participating in this soft market test will neither prevent you from submitting nor require you to submit a bid during the subsequent formal procurement process. we are looking for an independent and impartial Mediation & Disagreement Resolution service to meet the legislative requirements of the Council in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years 2015. The Service shall additionally provide information and advice about the Disagreement Resolution and Mediation process to Parents, Carers and Children or Young People and assist Service Users to understand the information they may need to apply to their own situation. The Service shall be at no charge to the Service Users to access the service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65069314-7ce8-4905-858f-4c8a4142c509
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82110448-9185-4818-9d7b-664d1a873e9e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79342320 - Customer-care services

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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