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Children's Independent Mediation Service

CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Tender

26 Nov 2025 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded the contract for the Children's Independent Mediation Service on 6th February 2026, following its initiation on 26th November 2025. This service is designed to support families in disputes pertaining to a child's Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment or plan. Based in Doncaster, United Kingdom, this service falls under civic betterment and community facility support services. The procurement process was conducted through open competition below the threshold, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, with tender submissions concluding on 17th December 2025. The contract is set to run from 9th February 2026 to 9th February 2029, with a maximum extension possibility until February 2031, and has a gross value of £90,000.

This tender opportunity presents an excellent avenue for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary community sector enterprises focused on mediation, community support, or educational services. As the awarded contract has been given to Collis Mediation Services, a small enterprise located in Bradford, similar businesses with expertise in impartial mediation services can leverage their skills to compete in future contracts of this nature. The service requires a skilled provider capable of maintaining a free and impartial mediation process for families navigating complex local authority decisions. Businesses equipped to deliver such specialised services promptly and effectively stand to gain significant traction in this industry sector.

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Notice Title

Children's Independent Mediation Service

Notice Description

The City of Doncaster Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a Children's Independent Mediation Service. Families can access the mediation service if they disagree with the local authority's decisions related to child's their EHC needs assessment or plan. This includes decisions about whether to carry out an assessment, draw up a plan, or amend a plan. The SEND mediation service in Doncaster is free and impartial for parents, with the local authority covering the cost. The mediator is independent and impartial, meaning they don't take sides and help both parties reach an agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e96c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036188-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98110000 - Services furnished by business, professional and specialist organisations

98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2029 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
CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 3BU
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE35 Doncaster
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Doncaster
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Doncaster Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COLLIS MEDIATION SERVICES

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