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Contract for Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley Council has awarded the contract for the Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service, which falls under the health and social work services category. This procurement was completed with a total contract value of £140,000 and has a duration from 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement period for tenders concluded on 30th October 2020, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational mediation and dispute resolution services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in SEN mediation, compliance with relevant statutory guidance from the Children and Families Act (2014), and a solid understanding of the needs of young people and families will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

Notice Description

The Children and Families Act (2014) introduced duties on Local Authorities to make available SEN mediation in prescribed circumstances in matters relating to the statutory process of Education Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment and EHC Plans. The Act also retained the existing duty to provide SEN Disagreement Resolution Services. Statutory guidance on these duties are set out in the Special Education Needs & Disability Code of Practice (2015). This service offers mediation and dispute resolution services as required by young people and families.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7eb066de-aeb7-45b9-8d3a-74141cd51209
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2025 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 3UH
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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