Award

SEND Mediation Services

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2022 at 14:59

Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2022 at 13:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking experienced bidders for the provision of SEND Mediation Services, which aims to support parents, carers, and young people in Southend-on-Sea. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as Guidance services (CPV code: 85312310). The open tender process allows potential suppliers to submit their quotations until 18th March 2022 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2028. Interested suppliers can find additional details and bid documents on the official council procurement website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mediation, nursing, or social services, particularly those with expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) legislation and health and social care. Businesses capable of providing insightful guidance and effective mediation services can benefit from securing a long-term contract with the council, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation Services

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council are inviting quotes from experienced bidders for the provision of SEND Mediation Services For Southend-on-Sea Parents, Carers and Children and Young People. Mediators must have sufficient knowledge of the legislation relating to SEN, Health and Social Care to be able to effectively conduct the mediation. Bid documents and further information on the service can be found here: procurement.southend.gov.uk with the contract referenceDN601763. Please note the deadline to respond to the quote is Friday 18th March 2022 at 12noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f209b0b-c603-4e7f-b16e-82dfbd7b289c
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 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
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1702215000

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6FA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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