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title: "WP3998 - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services"
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# WP3998 - Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f671461-ba9c-4818-97f5-8a08fca81f5a

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## Summary

The Walsall Council e-Tendering has initiated a tender process for the procurement of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services. This service aims to facilitate informal and confidential conflict resolution between parties involved in issues related to special educational needs. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline on 7th July 2024. The contract period is set to start on 1st September 2024 and end on 31st August 2027. The procurement falls under the "Administrative educational services" and "Social work and related services" industry categories, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity for SEND mediation services can benefit businesses with expertise in conflict resolution, social work, and educational services industries. Companies with experience in facilitating disagreement settlements, particularly in the realm of special educational needs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method details are specified as "Other -", indicating a unique approach to the purchasing process that may offer innovative opportunities for businesses looking to provide specialised services in the education and social work sectors.

## Notice

The Council wishes to procure a SEND Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services where provider will be required to run an informal, confidential and voluntary disagreement settlement process to bring two parties together to clarify issues and help settle disagreements. SEND mediation arrangements are set out in Children and Families Act 2014 which apply specifically to parents and young people who are considering appealing to the Tribunal about Education Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and the special educational element of an EHC plan or who want mediation on the health and social care elements of an EHC plan. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3ed8f-0bc2-4a70-843b-dbcd3517ede2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL E-TENDERING |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75121000 - Administrative educational services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3ed8f-0bc2-4a70-843b-dbcd3517ede2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82e3ed8f-0bc2-4a70-843b-dbcd3517ede2
  12th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://webwalsall.com/childrens-services/

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