--- title: "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2023-09-06" --- # TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2790ba06-57e6-479f-8cfc-ccc4b68cb472.json) ## Summary The Manchester City Council has launched a tender for the provision of SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services. This tender falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 9th October 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st December 2023 and run for 5 years. The Council emphasises the supplier's role in contributing to the economic and social regeneration of the delivery location. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) looking to provide specialized services in health and social work. Businesses interested in social work and related services should consider bidding for this contract. The Manchester City Council is the buying organization spearheading this open procurement procedure, allowing interested parties to participate in this lucrative and socially impactful opportunity. ## Notice The provision TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services The Children and Families Act (2014), Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Regulations (2014) and the SEND Code of Practice (2014) require local authorities and health commissioners to provide Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services in order to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. The vision of Greater Manchester (GM) children and young people's plan is to make GM one of the best places in the world to grow up, get on and grow old. This means a place where all children have the best start in life and young people grow up inspired to exceed expectations. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) are front and centre of GMs priorities. The plan commits to supporting all children and young people to achieve their potential and a specific focus on those with SEND. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday, 09 October 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 5 years, expected to commence 1 December 2023. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9745d3f7-14a7-4ef6-9221-af4690e2df20 | | 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 | 6 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 6 Sep 2023 at 10:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9745d3f7-14a7-4ef6-9221-af4690e2df20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9745d3f7-14a7-4ef6-9221-af4690e2df20 6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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