Tender

Mediation Services for Education

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is seeking to establish an independent mediation service for education through a tender process marked by recent updates. This service, which will offer support autonomously from the council's decision-making structures, is classified under CPV code 85000000 for services within the region identified as UKM84. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a revised submission deadline of 27th March 2026, correcting the initial closing date. The mediation service will be provided at no cost to parent/carers and aims to support those with additional needs in North Lanarkshire. The procurement method is an open procedure, facilitating electronic submissions via the provided online platform, with the anticipated contract value set at £250,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation, education support services, or related consultancy services. Companies equipped to offer autonomous and specialised mediation solutions will find this tender particularly fitting. The open procurement process favours firms with robust electronic submission capabilities and those familiar with public sector contracts. Given the emphasis on independent operations, businesses with a track record of impartial service delivery in educational settings can leverage this contract to expand their influence and enhance their portfolio within the UK public sector. Additionally, the specific focus on mediation for educational purposes aligns with organisations that have experience in providing bespoke support for individuals with additional needs, allowing for bespoke opportunity cultivation within North Lanarkshire.

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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=MAR551276
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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