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Mediation Services for Education

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Award

01 May 2026 at 09:32

TenderUpdate

09 Mar 2026 at 15:17

Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by North Lanarkshire Council for the provision of "Mediation Services for Education" falls under the health and social work services category. Located in North Lanarkshire, this procurement aimed to establish an independent mediation service for parents and carers with additional support needs, ensuring autonomy from decision-making structures within the council. The procurement process followed an open procedure and recently reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £250,000, was officially awarded to Children in Scotland on 1st May 2026, marking the completion of the process. This tender was initially announced with an incorrect closing date but was subsequently corrected to end on 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and support services within the education sector. Companies adept in providing health and social work services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those capable of offering independent and unbiased services. Engaging in this type of contract could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public sector, opening avenues for future projects with local authorities. SMEs like Children in Scotland, which succeeded in securing this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with specialised expertise can effectively compete and win in public procurement landscapes.

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Notice Title

Mediation Services for Education

Notice Description

To establish and independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To establish an independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040356-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND

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