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SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service

KNOWSLEY COUNCIL

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24 Apr 2023 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for a Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service to POINT and Why Mediate Ltd. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, falls under the "Social services" industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 12th August 2022. The contract period is from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2024, providing opportunities especially for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

The contract awarded by Knowsley Council offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, willing to provide SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation services. The contract duration spanning over two years allows for sustainable business planning and service provision. Businesses with expertise in social services, specifically in SEND support, would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Knowing that the contracting authority emphasises statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014 provides a clear direction for prospective bidders on the services required.

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Notice Title

SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service

Notice Description

This contract is for a Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service to enable Knowsley Local Authority and the Cheshire and Mersey Integrated Care Board, Knowsley Place to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbe1acf-1d61-4699-ad19-4627fc913700
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 2-3 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
KNOWSLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Fletcher
Contact Email
kevin.fletcher@knowsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01514435524

Buyer Location

Locality
KNOWSLEY
Postcode
L36 9YZ
Post Town
Liverpool
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Roby
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

POINT

WHY MEDIATE LTD - TRADING AS MEDIATELEGAL

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