Award

Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 12:00

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation" contract is managed by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council, located in Grimsby, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on providing an independent dispute resolution and mediation service for children and young people with special educational needs in the region. The procurement was carried out through an open competition method, classified under “services” within the education and social services industry. The contract period began on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2028, with possibilities for renewal up to 2030. The procurement commenced with the tender process announced on 26th September 2025, and it was subsequently awarded to Global Mediation Limited on 23rd December 2025. The award is active as of 30th January 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and educational services, particularly those with experience in serving special educational needs populations. With a contract value totaling approximately £97,350 net, it stands as an attractive opportunity for SMEs and similar entities capable of delivering high-quality services, contributing to business growth. Businesses providing social work, primary and secondary education, and health services can particularly benefit from these opportunities, leveraging the council's commitment to quality, weighted at 70%, and costing at 30%. This tender underscores the council's commitment to inclusivity and support for education by engaging competent partners in creating sustainable impact in North East Lincolnshire's education sector.

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Notice Title

Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking to commission an independent SEND Dispute Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service for parents and carers to d independent disagreement and mediation service in respect of children and young people with special educational needs who are residents of North East Lincolnshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a393
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008395-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lisa Burton
Contact Email
procurement@nelincs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01472000000

Buyer Location

Locality
GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE
Postcode
DN31 1HU
Post Town
Doncaster
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)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North East Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
West Marsh
Westminster Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

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