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Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs," classified under services. Located in Edinburgh, this tender is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method is open, and the contract value is £85,000. The tender submission deadline was on 22nd February 2019, with the award decision communicated shortly thereafter, as the Council is required to observe a standstill period before contract finalisation to allow for any potential challenges.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for mediation service providers, particularly those with experience in child welfare and educational support. Businesses registered with professional mediation networks and familiar with public sector requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ongoing nature of this service, linked to statutory requirements, allows winning suppliers the chance to build long-term partnerships and potentially secure contract renewals beyond the initial duration.

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Notice Title

Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs. Every education authority is required by law to commission such a mediation service from a body that is independent from the education authority. This is a statutory duty and the requirement will be ongoing.

Renewal: 3 years with the option to extend for an additional two years at 12 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79112000 - Legal representation services

79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Douglas Niven
Contact Email
billy.robertson@edinburgh.gov.uk, douglas.niven@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1315296241, +44 1315296256

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMON GROUND MEDIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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