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title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING - SEND Mediation services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2f3da961-ca7c-45ee-ba1e-e5fb0d486bbd"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-01-07"
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# SOFT MARKET TESTING - SEND Mediation services

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f3da961-ca7c-45ee-ba1e-e5fb0d486bbd

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## Summary

The Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is currently conducting a Soft Market Testing event for SEND Mediation services, aimed at understanding market capabilities in the health and social work sector. The tender was published on 7th January 2020, and the submission deadline is set for 27th January 2020. This event falls under the broader category of health and social work services and is designed to engage suppliers from various regions, including the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The contract period is expected to begin on 29th February 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social work services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers that specialise in mediation and support services for special educational needs (SEND) would be particularly well-equipped to compete. Participating in this process will enable businesses to expand their service offerings and strengthen their connections with local authorities and community organisations.

## Notice

This is a Soft Market Testing event. Please log onto the Chest to access further information - www.the-chest.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a024ed9-1a23-474b-b923-49cf0b347602 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 7 Jan 2020 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a024ed9-1a23-474b-b923-49cf0b347602

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a024ed9-1a23-474b-b923-49cf0b347602
  7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50160ae0-1e31-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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