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Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

Norfolk County Council

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Planning

13 Feb 2025 at 15:43

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage for a contract titled "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution" in the health and social work services category. This procurement process, valued at £600,000, aims to secure services for SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution, addressing disagreements involving school-age children and young people post-16. The contract, jointly commissioned with NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, will cover Norfolk regions including Breckland, Broadland, Great Yarmouth, King’s Lynn and West Norfolk, North Norfolk, Norwich, and South Norfolk. Key engagement dates include individual meetings available on 20th and 25th February 2025, with further documentation released on 28th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation, social work, and health services. Companies experienced in dispute resolution, particularly within the education sector, will find this contract conducive to business growth. Engaging in this process allows firms to provide essential services mandated under the Children and Families Act 2014, aiding local authorities and health commissioners in Norfolk. The procurement's electronic management ensures streamlined participation, making it accessible for qualified service providers registered on In-Tend.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council's (NCC) contract for the provision of SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution is due to end on 31st August 2025. The Council is currently scoping its requirements for a new contract to commence on 1st September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Children and Families Act 2014 requires Mediation and Disagreement Resolution (MDR) services to be put in place by Local Authorities and health commissioners. Norfolk's MDR service is jointly commissioned between Norfolk County Council and NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (ICB).Disagreement Resolution and Mediation is a voluntary, private and confidential process. The aim is to bring people together in a facilitated way to find solutions to their disagreements.It can save time and pressure for all involved and it can help re-build relationships that have broken down. Early resolution of disagreements benefits children, young people, parents, carers, institutions, and professionals' party to the disagreement. * Mediation focuses on elements of an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) in education, social care, or health. It is used at various stages of the process and is specifically linked to decisions about EHCP needs assessments and plans. * Disagreement Resolution focuses on any element of SEND provision, not just those who are being assessed for (or have) an EHCP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04decc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004982-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Norfolk County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

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