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HCC - 06/21 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for The Provision of Children's Mediation Services

HCC - CHILDREN'S SERVICES

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30 Jun 2021 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council's Children's Services is currently conducting a pre-procurement market engagement for the provision of Children's Mediation Services. This tender, identified as HCC - 06/21, is categorised under special education services and is based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The engagement period began on 30th June 2021 and has a submission deadline set for 23rd July 2021. As part of their statutory duty under The Children and Families Act 2014, the Council seeks to understand various solutions available to meet their goals before the procurement stage, which will commence with a contract period starting on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 31st March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation, legal advisory, and counselling services to engage with Hertfordshire County Council. Companies that provide independent mediation services and solutions related to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment would be particularly well-suited to participate. By contributing to this pre-procurement market engagement, organisations can position themselves favourably for potential contracts, fostering growth through collaboration in delivering essential services that promote early resolution of disputes faced by families and young individuals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC - 06/21 - Pre-Procurement Market Engagement for The Provision of Children's Mediation Services

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council is carrying out some pre-procurement market engagement for Children's Mediation Services. Therefore, we are inviting suppliers to complete the pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire. There is a statutory duty of the Council, under The Children and Families Act 2014, to provide the opportunity for both parents/carers and young people to access mediation before they can register an appeal with the First Tier Tribunal (Special Education Needs and Disability) in order to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. Providers will ensure parents and young people who are subject to Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment have access to independent mediation with regards to all elements of the EHC plan. The service will provide independent and neutral support to achieve early and informal resolution to disagreement through: An independent mediation service An independent disagreement resolution service Please download and complete the attached questionnaire and submit it by the due date in the system. This stage of the project allows the Council to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the options; technologies; methodologies; and/or solutions available to deliver its outcomes. Furthermore, this process enables organisations to effectively plan for any potential forthcoming procurement. The Council will consider the input and responses received as part of this PPME to help inform the Council's options and further decision making. Additional information: Please log in to www.supplyhertfordshire.uk to download and complete the PPME questionnaire and submit it by the due date and time in the system. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff3c3c01-dc86-4b8f-9d99-34b452c756de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82aaaffa-418f-4df8-9afd-97c7680a45b7
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

80340000 - Special education services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 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
HCC - CHILDREN'S SERVICES
Contact Name
Julie Reddish (HCC)
Contact Email
julie.reddish@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01438 843873

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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