SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

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Notice Title

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

Provision to deliver a statutory mediation and disagreement resolution service for children and young people, aged 0-25, with SEND.

Planning Information

The Council are inviting Mediation providers to attend an online engagement session where we will share the structure and outline of the new Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. We also wish to engage with key stakeholders in relation to some of the key elements of the proposed Service, in particular: • The structure of the Service, including pricing and cancellation policies • Understanding Provider flexibility and capacity This will be an online event held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 15th March, from 2pm to 3pm. To secure your place, please complete the registration form via the link below. A Teams link will be sent to you in advance of the event. Registration Form - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-caph-market-engagement-for-send-mediation-and-disagreement-resolution-services/

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f42
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048417-2026
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
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: £8,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 26 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers: SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: PRESTON
Postcode: PR1 0LD
Post Town: Preston
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3): TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location: TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority: Lambeth
Electoral Ward: Vauxhall
Westminster Constituency: Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048417-2026
26th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032177-2026
9th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2026
19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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