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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region

SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL

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16 Nov 2020 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

Somerset County Council is seeking providers for a Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service for the South West Region, aimed at addressing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) issues encountered by parents and young people aged 16-25 across 15 local authorities. This procurement process, characterised as an open procedure, recently concluded its tender period on 8th April 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £112,788, is set to run from 1st September 2020 until 31st August 2023, offering a significant opportunity in the social work and health services sector.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation, dispute resolution, or services related to special educational needs. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), should consider competing for this tender due to its focus on localised service delivery within the South West region. Engaging in this procurement could increase their visibility and establish strong ties with local councils, thereby fostering growth and expansion in their respective fields.

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Notice Title

Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region

Notice Description

To provide disagreement resolution and mediation services concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision to parents and young people (16-25) in 15 local authorities in the South West, under the terms of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18aa405-8418-4b1a-baa6-6d48b995a704
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£112,788 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,788 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

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