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title: "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region"
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# Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30e78743-8dd7-4e76-b45c-4c0b3a1d0a33

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Somerset County Council seeking a provider for the "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service" within the South West Region. This open tender, classified under Social Work and Related Services, is intended to support parents and young individuals (aged 16-25) regarding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across 15 local authorities. The tender was published on 3rd March 2020, with submissions due by 8th April 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st September 2020, lasting until 31st August 2023. The total contract value is £135,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in social work, health services, or educational support. Companies with experience in mediation, particularly those focusing on SEND issues, will find the requirements align closely with their capabilities. Engaging in this procurement process could help these businesses expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships with local authorities in the South West.

## Notice

To provide disagreement resolution and mediation services concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision to parents and young people (16-25) in 15 Local Authorities in the South West

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7401932d-7946-4561-b210-e2569a512d3a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| 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 | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7401932d-7946-4561-b210-e2569a512d3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7401932d-7946-4561-b210-e2569a512d3a
  3rd March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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