Tender

Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

SUFFOLK SOURCING

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Tender

09 Apr 2020 at 12:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Suffolk Sourcing, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service". This initiative seeks independent mediation services to assist parents, carers, and educational institutions in resolving disputes regarding the education of children and young people with special educational needs. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below the threshold, with quotations due by 11th May 2020 at 12:00 noon. Interested parties must submit any clarification questions by 24th April 2020 at the same time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and educational support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). The successful bidder will engage in a contract starting from 1st October 2020 to 31st August 2023, with an estimated value between £150,000 and £250,000. Businesses with experience in conflict resolution and a strong understanding of special educational needs are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the enhancement of educational services in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council is seeking quotations for the provision of independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Education Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is 11th May 2020 at 12:00 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 24th April 2020 at 12:00 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb83767e-048d-4038-a440-7a2b75404f9d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK SOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUFFOLK
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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