--- title: "SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-18" --- # SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4a766652-91ac-4410-bf7d-1f04143d59cc.json) ## Summary The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council has initiated a public procurement process for the "SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation" service. This tender, classified under Health and Social Work services (CPV codes: 85100000, 85300000), aims to provide impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for parents, carers, and young people with Special Educational Needs and disabilities. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the end date for submission set for 19 November 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 April 2025 and will run until 31 March 2028. The service delivery spans various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with additional provisions for potential global engagement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, mediation, and social work. Organisations experienced in providing impartial mediation in educational or health contexts are well-suited to compete, as they can leverage their expertise to meet statutory requirements and promote early dispute resolution. Although the suitability does not specifically target SMEs or VCSEs, large enterprises with robust capabilities in managing governmental contracts can expect considerable growth through this opportunity. The open procurement method employed ensures a competitive environment, fostering participation from capable bidders who can deliver high-quality services aligned with regulatory standards set by the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. ## Notice This service is to provide impartial disagreement resolution and mediation aimed at resolving disagreements between parents or young people and early years providers, schools, colleges, local authorities or health commissioners as outlined in the SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) in accordance with the statutory requirements of Children and Families Act 2014 and The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This statutory requirement for the provision impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for parents / carers of children / young people with SEN or disabilities is identified in The Children and Families Act 2014 (notably sections 53 and 54) and the associated Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014. These disagreement resolution and mediation arrangements reflect wider movement across the Government to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56ae6ca-f92b-46a6-9740-355f7652e884 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | 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 | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD1 1HX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Bradford West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services - 85300000 - Social work and related services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2024 at 14:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56ae6ca-f92b-46a6-9740-355f7652e884 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c56ae6ca-f92b-46a6-9740-355f7652e884 18th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86761&B=UK Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.bradford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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