Award

Early Help/Complex Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 11:14

Tender

08 May 2025 at 12:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Leeds City Council, based at Civic Hall, Calverley Street, Leeds. The tender titled "Early Help/Complex Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services" falls within the services category, specifically guidance services. Leeds City Council, a public authority under sub-central government, aims to provide an impartial mediation service for resolving disagreements involving parents, young people, educational institutions, local authorities, or health commissioners. The procurement method followed was an open competition below the threshold, and the process has reached the award stage, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2025 and ending on 31st August 2030. The contract was awarded to Collis Mediation Limited on 22nd July 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs involved in mediation and resolution services to collaborate with public authorities and expand their service offerings. The business secured the contract due to its specialist capabilities in providing guidance services that meet the requirements of Leeds City Council's objectives. Companies with expertise in educational and healthcare dispute resolution, that can deliver services across the UK, are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Such opportunities can bolster their portfolio and enhance their reputation by addressing complex needs within public sector frameworks. The procurement process underscores the importance of clear and structured mediation services, paving the way for firms to access substantial, long-term contracts.

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Notice Title

Early Help/Complex Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

The Service will provide an impartial disagreement resolution and mediation service aimed at resolving disagreement between parents or young people and education providers, local authorities or health commissioners.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041968-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£211,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mandi Madahar
Contact Email
cpu@leeds.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01133781013

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLIS MEDIATION

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