Tender

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2024 at 14:20

Tender Notice
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04 Mar 2024 at 13:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This opportunity, classified under guidance services and special education services, is open for interested parties. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12 Noon on Friday 12th April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specializing in guidance services and special education services, to compete. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, with a total value of £250,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is PS250,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract period, including any optional extensions. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 Noon Friday 12th April 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 18th March which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: Tender responses to be submitted electronically via: The Suffolk Sourcing e-Tendering System at www.suffolksourcing.uk 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/39dcffa8-909e-4b50-b04c-1ea54bf2d4b2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

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
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 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 COUNTY COUNCIL
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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