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NCP Mediation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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05 Dec 2025 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business & Trade in London has concluded the procurement process for the provision of mediation services related to OECD guidelines for its National Contact Point programme. Designated "NCP Mediation Services," this contract falls within the legal advisory services industry category and has been awarded to CEDR Services Limited under a direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £41,666.67 excluding VAT, runs from November 2025 to November 2028, with services to be delivered within the UK. The procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, and the award was formally signed in November 2025.

Business growth opportunities arise for entities specialising in legal or mediation services, such as large service providers, who can deliver expertise relating to OECD guidelines in mediation. This tender might particularly suit businesses already providing legal advisory services or possessing network experience with public sector clients like the central government. With the Department for Business & Trade serving as the buyer, collaborating on such projects paves the way for building strong relationships and enhancing portfolios by contributing to government compliance initiatives.

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Notice Title

NCP Mediation Services

Notice Description

Mediation services in relation to OECD guideline for National Contact Point. Contract value is PS41666.67 ex vat.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080082-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79111000 - Legal advisory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,666 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dataandsystems@businessandtrade.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CEDR SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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