Tender

Mediation Services for Education

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 15:17

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is currently conducting a procurement exercise titled "Mediation Services for Education," aimed at establishing an independent mediation service for parents and carers in the region. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is planned for implementation in North Lanarkshire, UKM84. The current stage of the procurement is a tender update, with amendments to key dates having been made recently—the closing date for submissions now being 27th March 2026. The initial tendering process began on 6th March 2026, with an open procedure method allowing electronic submissions. The procurement exercise will conclude with a tender period ending on 6th April 2026. The tender is sourced through the PCS-Tender platform, with an estimated contract value of £250,000 GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in health or social work services, particularly those with experience in mediation and conflict resolution within educational environments. Organisations capable of providing autonomous mediation services, independent of local decision-making structures, will be well-suited to apply. This contract is especially advantageous for firms capable of handling electronic invoicing and payments, as stipulated by the contract terms. Companies with a regional focus or expertise in delivering services within North Lanarkshire could benefit greatly, and are encouraged to leverage this contract for strategic expansion and service diversification. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance business visibility and establish new connections within the public sector.

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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/020991-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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