Planning

SEND Mediation

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 14:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "SEND Mediation" services, aimed at providing mediation information and mediation services specifically for children and parents dealing with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This procurement falls under the industry category of special education services, with the delivery location set within the United Kingdom's West Midlands region (UKG). The procurement is planned to commence on the 2nd of November 2026, intended to run until the 2nd of November 2030, with a possibility of renewal until 2031. This open procedure tender with a total estimated value of £2,880,000 (gross) is expected to be formally announced by the 3rd of August 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in mediation and special education services. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their service offerings within the public sector. The open procurement method makes it accessible to a broad range of businesses capable of providing high-quality mediation services, thereby enhancing their reputation and competencies in serving the educational needs of SEND children and their families. Interested businesses should prepare to engage with Birmingham City Council's Commercial and Procurement Services team to learn more about how they can contribute to this important initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SEND Mediation

Notice Description

Mediation information and mediation services for SEND chidren/parents

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069faf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047285-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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