Tender

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2024 at 17:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of the Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This tender falls under the 'services' category with a focus on guidance services. The total contract value is £250,000 (excluding VAT) for the period 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, with possible extensions. The deadline for tender submissions is 12 Noon on Friday 12th April 2024, with a clarification question deadline of 18th March 2024 at 5pm. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can access the tender documentation on the Suffolk County Council website.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses to provide an accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to parents, carers, schools, and young people involved in special educational needs. Companies offering guidance services and with experience in resolving disputes in the education sector are well-suited to compete. The submission methods for this tender include electronic and written formats, and the bid validity period extends until 1st September 2024. Furthermore, there is a standstill period incorporated for unsuccessful tenderers to seek debriefing, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs.This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is PS250,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract period, including any optional extensions.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 Noon Friday 12th April 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted.The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 18th March which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide access to an accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs. Additional information: The initial contract period is 1/9/24 - 31/8/27 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months

Renewal: Any future requirement will be advertised once the scope and requirement are known

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044553
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006907-2024
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kelly.taylor-seymour@suffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1473265336

Buyer Location

Locality
IPSWICH
Postcode
IP1 2BX
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH62 Ipswich
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
Ipswich
Electoral Ward
Gipping
Westminster Constituency
Ipswich

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