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Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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28 May 2026 at 14:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract for an "Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service" to address obligations under the Children and Families Act and the SEND Code of Practice 2014. The procurement process took place under a direct procurement method, below threshold and without competition, known as the "light touch" regime. The service is classified under the health and social work services category. The contract, valued at GBP 195,120 gross, has been signed with GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED and is scheduled to run from 28 May 2026 to 30 September 2026, with an option to extend until 31 March 2027, to ensure continuity of services during a competitive tender process. The procurement stage is marked as complete, and the involved parties are located in Uxbridge, UK.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those capable of providing SEND mediation and dispute resolution. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED, which was awarded this contract, exemplify the type of business that is well-suited to participate in similar procurements. The possibility of contract renewal or extension also opens further opportunities for businesses to establish long-term relationships with public authorities like the London Borough of Hillingdon. Businesses expanding or aiming to enter this industry sector should take note of such procurement processes to enhance their growth and service offerings.

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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/050453-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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