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title: "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service"
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# Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41206f85-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a procurement process for a "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service" aimed at providing impartial services to resolve conflicts between parents, young people, educational entities, local authorities, and health commissioners. This service, which falls under the health and social work services category, has a total budget of £30,000 for one year, with the potential for a one-year extension. The tender period concluded on 26th February 2016, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2016 and will end on 31st March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those with expertise in conflict resolution, mediation, or related areas. Companies that are voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this contract particularly relevant, as it aligns with the competencies needed to meet the statutory requirements outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate substantial growth for agencies equipped to navigate educational and health-related disputes effectively.

## Notice

Barnsley Children and Young People's Trust are seeking to commission an experienced service provider to deliver an impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for resolving disagreement between parents or young people, education providers, local authorities or health commissioners. This service is required to ensure compliance with the statutory requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, May 2015. The overall cost allocated to the service is PS15,000 for one year for an unlimited service offer which meets the requirements of the service specification. There is an option to extend this contract for a further 12 months if required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05daf428-2dc1-4915-a85a-7abbe4b715c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 9GG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2019 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05daf428-2dc1-4915-a85a-7abbe4b715c7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c68c958-48b4-4446-90bb-427aca792307

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05daf428-2dc1-4915-a85a-7abbe4b715c7
  3rd September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c68c958-48b4-4446-90bb-427aca792307
  1st February 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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