Tender

SEN MEDIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY

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13 Nov 2025 at 12:31

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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17 Oct 2025 at 09:55

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bromley has initiated a procurement process for the provision of "SEN Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services" to support families and young people through Education, Health, and Care needs assessments. This tender, categorised under health and social work services, is taking place in Bromley, UK. The procurement follows an open procedure under the legal framework of the Children and Families Act 2014, and features a light-touch regime. The tendering stage is currently active with an enquiry period ending on 7th November 2025, and submissions due by 14th November 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 15th January 2026, initially running for three years with the potential for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £750,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and dispute resolution services within the educational sector. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios, given the open procurement method that encourages diverse participation. Companies that can deliver quality services in line with the SEN Code of Practice stand to benefit from establishing a long-term partnership with the London Borough of Bromley, potentially gaining foothold in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEN MEDIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES

Notice Description

The London Borough of Bromley is seeking to procure an independent provider for the Provision of Mediation and Dispute Resolution Services (SEN). The service is a statutory requirement under the Children and Families Act 2014, supporting families and young people through Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments and Plans. The provider will deliver independent mediation and disagreement resolution in line with the SEN Code of Practice. The contract will commence in January 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by two years following the initial end date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073503-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£625,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bromley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BROMLEY
Postcode
BR1 1AD
Post Town
Bromley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI61 Bromley
Delivery Location
TLI61 Bromley
Local Authority
Bromley
Electoral Ward
Bromley Town
Westminster Constituency
Bromley and Biggin Hill

Further Information

Notice Documents

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