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Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2022 at 15:39

Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is currently undertaking a procurement process titled "Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs." This initiative falls within the services category and is primarily focused on special education services, with an estimated contract value of £320,000 over a potential period of up to four years. The contract is awarded under an open procurement method, with the latest significant date being the award completion on 17th February 2022.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in mediation, counselling, and legal services, particularly those with experience in special educational needs. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality service provision and competitive pricing will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The initial two-year term with the option for renewal makes it attractive for firms looking to establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Notice Description

Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Independent Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational NeedsThe estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP80,000.00 The Contract is awarded for an initial term of Two (2) years, with the option to extend the Contract up to Two (2) further years. Please note that the contract requirements are subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands. Due to the nature of the Services provided, the Contract formed as a result of this procurement process will be executed as a deed.

Options: This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period and may be extended by up to a maximum of 2 further years.

Renewal: This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period and may be extended by up to a maximum of 2 further years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e2a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004551-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement Group
Contact Email
helen.brucehoy@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01992588668

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORD
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
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KIDS

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