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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 08:33

Tender

17 Mar 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The East Riding of Yorkshire Council has completed the procurement process for the "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" service, intended for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This contract, awarded to COMMUNITY ACCORD, covers the UKE12 region in the United Kingdom. Initiated as an open competition under the light touch regime, the contract for welfare services was signed on 14th July 2025, with an implementation period from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2028. The process was below threshold, ensuring a focused competitive environment for suitable service providers.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in welfare and mediation services. Companies with experience in providing services to children and young people, specifically those with SEND, will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. The criteria for evaluation emphasised both price and quality, making it an attractive proposition for businesses eager to showcase their expertise and value in the public sector, particularly those in community and social services. With an initial contract value of £84,800, the successful bidder can leverage this project to expand their portfolio in the public domain.

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Notice Title

Disagreement Resolution and Mediation

Notice Description

Disagreement resolution and mediation service for children and young people with SEND

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051447-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Candia Pyper
Contact Email
procurement@eastriding.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1482396195

Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNITY ACCORD

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