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

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

10 Mar 2025 at 09:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services," classified under the social services industry category (CPV code 85320000). This procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th December 2024. The awarded contract has a value of £175,000 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2030, serving regions within England, United Kingdom. The award was published on 10th March 2025, with Link Mediation Services Ltd identified as the winning supplier.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in social services, particularly those experienced in mediation and dispute resolution for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the procurement process's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing specialised services in educational support and conflict resolution will find this contract beneficial for long-term business growth and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c85b10-9f80-4338-a272-67591dcc286d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70d99dc1-e905-4903-a39f-6d65e3ecd37e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LINK MEDIATION SERVICES

Further Information

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