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BSP-24-005 Independent Mediation and Dispute, Avoidance Resolution Service for Children and Young People who have or may have Special Educational Needs

the Education Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 12:27

Award Notice
Tender

02 Jul 2024 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking a Contractor to provide an Independent Mediation and Dispute Avoidance Resolution Service (DARS) for children and young people who have or may have special educational needs and/or disabilities. This service is under the contract title BSP-24-005, classified under special education services (CPV code 80340000) and the procurement was carried out using an open procedure. Although the procurement process began with a tender stage, it has now reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £3,535,000 signed on 30th August 2024. The contract is demand-driven with no guaranteed spend and the award was ultimately made to GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation, legal advisory, and special education services. It is particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) like GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED, who successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in documentation and legal information services (CPV codes: 79100000, 79111000, 79131000, 79140000) would find this opportunity to be highly beneficial, given the procurement's focus on quality and social value. The demand-driven nature of the contract implies potential for recurrent engagements based on the service uptake in Northern Ireland, making it an attractive long-term growth prospect for suitable businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BSP-24-005 Independent Mediation and Dispute, Avoidance Resolution Service for Children and Young People who have or may have Special Educational Needs

Notice Description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to work with a Contractor for the provision of an Independent Mediation and Dispute Avoidance Resolution Service (DARS) for children and young people who have or may have a special educational need and/or disability and who are resident in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to work with a Contractor for the provision of an Independent Mediation and Dispute Avoidance Resolution Service (DARS) for children and young people who have or may have a special educational need and/or disability and who are resident in Northern Ireland. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract with no guarantee of spend and the figure shown in II.1.7 represents the total maximum potential spend.

Options: after the initial contract period, the option to extend up to and including 24 months with a maximum of two extension points

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047909
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028245-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79131000 - Documentation services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,535,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,535,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,535,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
the Education Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED

Further Information

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