--- title: "SEN Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2020-02-04" --- # SEN Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a50e25d-ce69-4ded-882d-d53fc8d7c651.json) ## Summary Hampshire County Council is seeking applications for the "SEN Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" service. This procurement, classified under special education services, aims to provide an independent and impartial service to assist the Council in meeting its statutory obligations. The contract will run for three years starting from 1 August 2020, with a potential two-year extension. Interested organisations must submit their applications by 14:00 on 6 March 2020, via the In-Tend platform. The estimated value of the contract is £600,000, and it is being conducted through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, mediation, and dispute resolution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality support and mediation services. With the potential for a substantial contract value and the option to extend, successful bidders could enhance their service offerings and expand their clientele within the public sector. ## Notice Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to deliver an SEN Disagreement resolution and Mediation Service for Hampshire. The aim of the Service is to assist the Council in delivering its specific statutory duty to provide access to an independent and impartial Disagreement Resolution and Mediation service. The Contracts will commence on 01 August 2020 and will be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14:00 hrs on 06 March 2020. 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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/d74748f8-ba46-4760-bfaa-a0cda0347280 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 4 Feb 2020 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74748f8-ba46-4760-bfaa-a0cda0347280 - 3 Feb 2020 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74748f8-ba46-4760-bfaa-a0cda0347280 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d74748f8-ba46-4760-bfaa-a0cda0347280 4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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