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

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-464afbb3-7778-4d2e-96c1-42bba880e597

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## Summary

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to deliver the SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service, aimed at addressing disputes involving parents, young people, education providers, and health commissioners. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is set in Yorkshire and the Humber. The tender period concluded on 26 March 2021, with the contract awarded on 7 April 2021 to Collis Mediation Ltd, valued at £58,142, and kicking off on 1 May 2021 for a period extending until 31 March 2023.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and conflict resolution services, particularly those with experience in education or health sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide impartial mediation services and have a proven track record of compliance with relevant statutory requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, particularly as local authorities continue to seek efficient resolution services to meet legal obligations.

## Notice

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract for with a Provider to deliver an impartial disagreement resolution and mediation service 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce1348f-7794-4dee-96b6-7d1c98dd9731 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,142 |
| 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 2DR |
| 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 | COLLIS MEDIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce1348f-7794-4dee-96b6-7d1c98dd9731

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ce1348f-7794-4dee-96b6-7d1c98dd9731
  7th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.yortender.co.uk

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