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Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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06 Aug 2026 at 07:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 May 2026 at 14:44

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed a procurement process for an "Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service" as part of its obligations under the Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice 2014. This contract in the services category was awarded via a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition, to GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED. Based in Hertfordshire, the supplier provides health and social work services. The contract began on 1 April 2026 and runs for an initial period of six months, with an optional extension up to an additional six months. The contract's total value is set at £162,600, with a gross amount of £195,120 allocated in GBP. The procurement process is in the award stage, focusing on the Uxbridge locality within the region UKI74 of the United Kingdom. The contract ensures the continuity of mediation services while preparing for a competitive tender process.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mediation and dispute resolution services, particularly those with expertise in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) services. By securing this contract, businesses can establish a foothold in the public sector, potentially leading to further opportunities within the realm of health and social work services. The nature of this light-touch procurement regime may appeal to companies familiar with flexible and specialised service provisions, gearing them towards broader market expansion and enhanced service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

Notice Description

In line with the Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice 2014, the London Borough of Hillingdon is required to commission the services of an independent mediation and dispute resolution service. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of six months, with the option to extend up to a further six months. It was awarded to ensure continuity of SEND mediation services while a competitive tender process is undertaken.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£162,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£162,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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