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title: "Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough"
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# Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a0df41e-79b4-431f-9ff0-992f6594599c

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Special Educational Needs Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services, a contract valued at £284,000. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set to be conducted through an open procedure. Interested providers have until 26 July 2018 to submit their proposals. The successful tender will support the councils in meeting their obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014, ensuring families are offered mediation before appealing to a tribunal. The contract is expected to commence on 6 January 2019, with a duration of two years and a potential two-year extension thereafter.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the health and social services sectors, particularly those specialising in mediation and support for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is designed to promote inclusive services. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can expand their operations and demonstrate their commitment to supporting vulnerable families within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough regions.

## Notice

Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) and Peterborough City Council (PCC) are jointly commissioning mediation and disagreement resolution services in relation to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). It is a requirement under Part 3 (sections 52-59) of the Children and Families Act 2014 for local authorities to provide mediation services for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities. Families must have the offer of mediation before appealing to tribunal. This contract is for an initial period of two years, with an option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months. The annual budget is PS71,000.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fc311a-7c50-4808-b595-131c8b02f2fd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2019 - 5 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £284,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2018 at 08:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fc311a-7c50-4808-b595-131c8b02f2fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75fc311a-7c50-4808-b595-131c8b02f2fd
  22nd June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lgssprocurementportal.co.uk

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