Planning

CS2455 Mediation and Dispute Resolution

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being undertaken by Wiltshire Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Trowbridge, United Kingdom. The council is in the planning stage of a tender titled "CS2455 Mediation and Dispute Resolution," aimed at securing services related to independent disagreement resolution, mediation advice, and mediation. These services will adhere to the Children and Families Act 2014, among other regulations. The industry category includes special education services, specialist training, and legal advisory services. A pre-market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 16th April 2026 via Microsoft Teams, with prospective providers required to submit their interest by 2pm on 13th April 2026. The proposed contract is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 30th August 2029, with a maximum extension until 30th August 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the fields of special education, legal advisory, and specialist training, with a total contract value grossing up to £9,000,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as the contract includes suitability measures catering to their participation. The procurement is expected to foster business growth by aligning with providers' preferred financial models and market capacities. Companies with expertise in education and legal mediation will find the tender highly relevant, as the Council is keen to involve market leaders capable of delivering robust and compliant services under the UK's procurement laws.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS2455 Mediation and Dispute Resolution

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider who can deliver independent disagreement resolution, mediation advice and mediation in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25. The purpose of the Pre Market Engagement event is to gain insight into the current capacity of the provider market, understand preferred financial models, and explore whether these could align with our proposed approach. We also aim to assess overall market interest in delivering these Services and gather any further considerations that may support a robust procurement process.

Planning Information

The purpose of the Pre Market Engagement event is to gain insight into the current capacity of the provider market, understand preferred financial models, and explore whether these could align with our proposed approach. We also aim to assess overall market interest in delivering these Services and gather any further considerations that may support a robust procurement process. Providers will be encouraged to actively participate in the session, ask questions, and share their perspectives. To express your interest, please fill out a template available via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63312a19-7a2e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=2228e5c2-c62d-f111-813c-005056b64545 to be invited to the Pre-market engagement event at 11 am, on the 16th April 2026 via Microsoft teams. This session will involve a short presentation regarding the proposed Mediation and Dispute Resolution delivery in Wiltshire and opportunity for providers to ask questions. The return deadline is by 2pm on 13 April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030754-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

80340000 - Special education services

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2029 2-3 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
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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