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title: "SEND Mediation"
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# SEND Mediation

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-231d009f-0aea-4ac3-a2e2-5f9b6eb26eb3

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is conducting an open procurement process for a contract titled "SEND Mediation" aimed at providing a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This service is intended to assist children, young people, and their parents or carers regarding Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) issues. The tender was published on 15 October 2020, with the tender period closing on 12 November 2020. The contract value is £75,000 and is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2021, lasting until 31 March 2024. The service delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom, and the procurement process follows a standard open procedure.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community, social, and personal services, particularly those specialising in mediation, dispute resolution, and SEND support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender due to the inclusive nature of the expectations outlined in the procurement. Companies that understand the complexities of education and health services, and have experience in working with local authorities and families affected by SEND legislation, will find this opportunity aligns well with their capabilities.

## Notice

Cheshire West and Chester Council and NHS Cheshire CCG are required to commission a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to provide dispute resolution, mediation adviser and mediation service to support children, young people and their parents/carers in relation to Special Educational Needs and Disability(SEND) issues, including where Education, Health and Care Plans assessed by the Council and its key partners are contested by the young person or their parent/carer. The Children and Families Act 2014 requires all local authorities and NHS Cheshire CCG to provide independent mediation and disagreement resolution service to help when parents/carers or young people cannot agree with the council or other providers about SEND provision for a child or young person. Other providers include early year's settings, schools, colleges, Health services and social care. The Disagreement Resolution arrangements are for all children and young people up to the age of 25 years, who have special educational needs, not just those who are being assessed for, or have, an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The mediation arrangements are for those who are considering making an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal (SEND).The law says that young people or parents/carers who want to appeal to the First -Tier Tribunal (SEND) must first contact a mediation adviser. Local authorities and Health Commissioners must make independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution services available for young people and their parents/carers with SEND. The Service will be delivered in line with the 2015 SEND code of practice (Chapter 11 Dispute Resolution) and in accordance with Sections 51-57 of the Children and Families Act 2014. The mediators will always remain independent of the local authority or clinical commissioning group.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def2d1a6-33bb-40c7-b22d-e7d6209af4f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOGETHER TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 10:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def2d1a6-33bb-40c7-b22d-e7d6209af4f7
- 15 Oct 2020 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fc015e-f060-4240-8bec-606d384028df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def2d1a6-33bb-40c7-b22d-e7d6209af4f7
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fc015e-f060-4240-8bec-606d384028df
  15th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b0698fbf-700c-eb11-8105-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

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