Planning

SEND Mediation Services

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for "SEND Mediation Services," focusing on mediation for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to resolve disputes between the Local Authority and stakeholders regarding Education, Health, and Care plans. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled Microsoft Teams presentation to outline the procurement strategy on 22nd April 2026. The main industry category for this tender is Health and Social Work Services, applicable in the UK. The procurement process is classified under the light touch regime and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process, handled by a sub-central government public authority, has its services set to begin on 18th January 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and conflict resolution in the education and health sectors, especially those with experience in SEND-related services. Companies already engaging with Local Authorities, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of the Education, Health, and Care plan processes, will find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise. The opportunity offers a contract value of £275,000, and businesses focusing on health and social work services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to engage in this process to expand their public sector involvement.

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Notice Title

SEND Mediation Services

Notice Description

Mediation for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aims to resolve disputes and disagreements between the Local Authority and parents and carers and young people regarding specific areas of the Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) process

Planning Information

MS Teams Presentation around the procurement strategy Microsoft Teams meeting 2pm-3pm Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/348140242770307?p=ke76ykhdjsbq66IYTk Meeting ID: 348 140 242 770 307 Passcode: f97Xr9BD

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2026
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
£275,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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