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Mediation Service

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council has completed a procurement process under the ID NLC-CPT-25-007 for a "Mediation Service" located in North Lanarkshire, categorised under general public services. The procurement stage is complete as of 4th July 2025, with the award granted to the supplier, Children in Scotland. This tender followed a limited procurement method, specifically, an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This was due to the lack of internal council structure to provide the service and the need for continuity without causing disruption to stakeholders. The process aimed to secure independent mediators to assist those with additional support needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the mediation services industry, particularly those capable of providing independent and autonomous services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in public service mediation and an understanding of stakeholder engagement would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The contract, valued at £80,000, represents a favourable growth prospect for businesses positioned to meet these specific service needs while fostering trust and familiar service among stakeholders.

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Notice Title

Mediation Service

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to procure a service that is available which provides access to independent mediators, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in NLC and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council is seeking to procure a service that is available which provides access to independent mediators, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in NLC and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Procurement Information

There is currently no council structure to offer this service from within the council. Furthermore, transitioning to a new provider may negatively impact key stakeholders, including children, families, and employees, by causing delays, introducing unfamiliar systems, or reducing service availability. Continuity with the established provider is also likely to maintain stakeholder confidence, trust, and familiarity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803458
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Gillian Whitehead
Contact Email
whiteheadg@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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