Tender

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Tender

28 Jan 2021 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Trafford Council, located in Stretford, United Kingdom, is seeking to procure a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. This open tender, titled "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service," was published on 28 January 2021 and will remain open until 22 February 2021. The total budget for this service is £175,650, with a minimum value of £105,390. The service aims to provide independent mediation and resolution support concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care, to be delivered in the North West region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mediation and counselling services. Businesses with expertise in working with children, young people, and families will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the service requires trained mediators capable of navigating complex disagreements involving parents, education providers, and local authorities. This procurement not only supports the councils' legal obligations but also aims to enhance community welfare, creating a positive impact while offering commercial growth avenues for relevant businesses.

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Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities (Rochdale,Stockport and Tameside) are Looking to procure Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services. The aim of the service is to provide a disagreement resolution and mediation service to enable the Councils to fulfil their statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and meet the requirements of associated guidance. The Service, which needs to be independent of the local authority, will provide information, advice, disagreement resolution and access to suitably trained and qualified mediators. The Service will provide a forum to resolve, where possible, differences of opinion which arise between parents or young people, education providers, the local authority and health on matters relating to SEND and social care and health provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d8c37-5c21-46a9-9418-93e663a68f46
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,650 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 Over 5 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tim Kulewa
Contact Email
tim.kulewa@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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