Planning

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

19 Mar 2026 at 15:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is in the planning phase of a procurement process for Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services, under CPV category 85000000 for health and social work services. The council is seeking to engage with the market to establish statutory mediation services for children and young people aged 0-25. This procurement process is taking place in the UKD4 region, with a market engagement questionnaire active until 3rd April 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 4th January 2027 to 3rd January 2031, aiming to enhance mediation, advice, signposting, and tribunal-related mediation sessions.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in mediation and SEND. It would suit Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their operations in the public sector. The contract's light-touch regime implies potential flexibility and a simpler compliance framework, making it attractive for innovative providers who can deliver effective mediation and resolution services. Businesses specialising in statutory mediation and consultancy services for SEND-related issues stand to benefit significantly by contributing towards Lancashire County Council's objectives to improve service delivery for young individuals with special needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Notice Description

Lancashire County Council (the Council) is engaging with the market for the provision of a statutory mediation and disagreement resolution service for children and young people, aged 0-25, with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND). * Mediation & Disagreement Resolution * Information, advice & signposting * Tribunal-related mediation sessions

Planning Information

The Market Engagement Questionnaire can be found on the councils web page via the MS Forms link on the site: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-procurement/tenders/lps-caph-market-engagement-for-send-mediation-and-disagreement-resolution-services/ The Market Engagement Questionnaire is live until 3rd April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025304-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

SOCIAL VALUE PORTAL LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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