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SEND Mediation

THURROCK COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 13:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SEND Mediation," aimed at providing statutory mediation services for young people and their parents challenging decisions on Education Health and Care Plans. This public procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on social services, and is located within the UKH region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, falling under a special regime of light-touch regulations. Initiated as a tender, the award was completed, and the contract is currently active from 1st May 2025 until 31st October 2025, offering an optional renewal extending up to April 2026. The contract, involving a gross amount of £99,600, was awarded to Global Mediation Ltd, a supplier identified as an SME, with the agreement signed on 24th April 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for business growth particularly for SMEs in the mediation services sector, highlighting the potential for suppliers who can deliver statutory services aligned with education and healthcare provisions. With Thurrock Council as the buying organisation, businesses adept in addressing governmental needs at the sub-central level are poised to thrive, as demonstrated by the involvement of Global Mediation Ltd. Such contracts present a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in social services to expand their footprint, collaborate with UK councils, and contribute positively to public sector objectives. Businesses equipped to fulfil similar roles may find this type of procurement a profitable avenue, offering both immediate project scopes and potential for contract extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation

Notice Description

Statutory mediation for young people (and their parents) who are challenging a decision in respect of Education Health and Care Plans.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051e5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025036-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@thurrock.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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