Tender

TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

26 Nov 2024 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Nov 2024 at 14:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is currently undertaking a tendering process for "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage is now active, with interested parties required to submit their documents electronically via the e-business portal, the Chest. The submission deadline is 11am on Wednesday, 11th December 2024. The contract duration is five years, commencing on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2030, with an estimated value of £375,000. The method of procurement is an open procedure, and it specifically encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and disagreement resolution services, particularly those experienced in the SEND sector. Companies with expertise in fulfilling statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, being an open procedure, it provides a fair opportunity for both established firms and smaller organisations, including SMEs and VCSEs, to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public sector entity like Manchester City Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

The aim of the service is to provide a disagreement resolution and mediation service to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and meet the requirements of associated guidance. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents via the on-line portal by 11am on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 5 years, expected to commence 1 February 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7aa1b-36bb-45f3-8694-08c61a8f7d6b
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 Over 5 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
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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