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Mediation Services for Education

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority in Scotland known for its general public services, has completed a procurement process for "Mediation Services for Education". The contract, valued at £250,000, aims to establish an independent mediation service that supports parents and carers at no cost. This service is designed to operate autonomously from the decision-making structures within the Council. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1st May 2026, with services to be delivered in North Lanarkshire, region UKM84. The initial tender process had its closing date amended to 27th March 2026 from an earlier announced date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises within the services sector, to align with public sector needs by providing mediation services that are independent of local decision-making authorities. The tender not only encourages local SME engagement but also enables firms specialising in educational and mediation services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Potential competitors included those familiar with electronic submissions, as the procurement process required delivery of bids via electronic means, facilitating ease of access for technology-savvy businesses. The contract with "Children in Scotland" exemplifies successful SME participation, highlighting a pathway for other similar-sized enterprises seeking growth through government contracts.

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Notice Title

Mediation Services for Education

Notice Description

To establish and independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To establish an independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 weeks 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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