Award

SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2025 at 09:40

Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council, acting as the Lead Commissioning Organisation for the South East Mediation Group (SEMG), has awarded a contract for the "SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service" to Global Mediation Limited. This procurement, classified under the "Guidance and counselling services" (CPV code 85312300) within the services category, was conducted via an open procedure. The value of the contract is £4,793,750, and it was signed on 15 January 2025. This service aims to support mediation and disagreement resolution in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 across the SEMG member authorities, including several local authorities across the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and counselling services, particularly those adept at handling diverse needs and working flexibly with multiple local authorities. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive and compliant mediation services will be well-suited to compete, as the framework requires adherence to specific legislative requirements. The single-supplier framework offers a substantial contract that can facilitate considerable business growth for the appointed firm by establishing long-term relationships with an extensive network of local authorities.

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Notice Title

SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Notice Description

Local Authorities in the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) have a long history of collaboration in commissioning and providing mediation services. The Children and Families Act 2014 and associated statutory regulations and guidance introduced legislation for the provision of disagreement resolution and mediation concerning special educational provision with effect 1 September 2014. Oxfordshire County Council is managing the tendering arrangements on behalf of the SEMG members and is the Lead Commissioning Organisation. For this Contract all entities that are eligible to commission services through this contract will be referred to as 'Commissioning Organisations.' The SEMG is procuring a single-supplier framework where the successful provider will need to be mindful of the diversity of the participating SEMG members to ensure it fully understands local needs and systems and is able to work flexibly with individual participating members, including through the provision of relevant information. The service will include a core service that supports mediation and disagreement resolution as described in section 5 and the mediation and disagreement resolution service as set out in section. It is a requirement of the contract that the Mediation and/or Disagreement Resolution is fully compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 and any other related provisions. The provider will work with the commissioning organisations to ensure there is a flexible approach to meeting local needs across the SEMG membership.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Local Authorities in the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) have a long history of collaboration in commissioning and providing mediation services. The Children and Families Act 2014 and associated statutory regulations and guidance introduced legislation for the provision of disagreement resolution and mediation concerning special educational provision with effect 1 September 2014. Oxfordshire County Council is managing the tendering arrangements on behalf of the SEMG members and is the Lead Commissioning Organisation. For this Contract all entities that are eligible to commission services through this contract will be referred to as 'Commissioning Organisations.' The SEMG is procuring a single-supplier framework where the successful provider will need to be mindful of the diversity of the participating SEMG members to ensure it fully understands local needs and systems and is able to work flexibly with individual participating members, including through the provision of relevant information. The service will include a core service that supports mediation and disagreement resolution as described in section 5 and the mediation and disagreement resolution service as set out in section. It is a requirement of the contract that the Mediation and/or Disagreement Resolution is fully compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 and any other related provisions. The provider will work with the commissioning organisations to ensure there is a flexible approach to meeting local needs across the SEMG membership.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0496be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001292-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,793,750 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Bronwyn Fletcher
Contact Email
bronwyn.fletcher@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7922848342

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

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