--- title: "SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service Market Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-02" --- # SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service Market Engagement Event Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4d7b243f-012b-411f-8140-19f9df4c0b13.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council, acting as Lead Commissioner for the South East Mediation Group (SEMG), is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This initiative, set to commence in September 2024, encompasses a Single Provider Framework and is targeted at experienced service providers within the education, health, and social work sectors. The engagement phase concludes on 12th July 2024, with a market engagement event scheduled to take place online. Detailed information, including the event agenda and link, will be shared on the afternoon of 12th July 2024 with registered participants. The procurement will serve various Local Authorities across the South East of England, focusing on innovative and co-produced solutions. The industry classifications under consideration are education and training services, health and social work services, and guidance and counselling services. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services. SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities in providing comprehensive education and training services, health and social work services, and guidance and counselling services are well-suited to compete. The contract offers substantial opportunities for these businesses to engage in innovative service delivery and co-production with local authorities, fostering growth and enhancing service efficacy within the region. Interested businesses can leverage this procurement to expand their footprint across England, specifically focusing on the South East, under a strategically structured single-provider framework. For more information, service providers should register their interest promptly and participate in the engagement event, thus gaining a clearer understanding of the procurement process and potential business benefits. ## Notice Oxfordshire County Council will be tendering for a SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service and Single Provider Framework, on behalf of the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) in September 2024. We would like to invite you to attend this Teams meeting to hear about our proposals and learn about the proposed model. The event will: * outline the role of a Strategic Partner within the tender, including opportunities for innovation and co-production * outline the plans for the Single Provider Framework and call off contracts * provide information about the procurement process, including the timeline Oxfordshire County Council is acting as Lead Commissioner for the South East Mediation Group (SEMG). The SEMG is a partnership of 20 Local Authorities in the South East of England. Through this market engagement event, we aim to continue to better understand local experience and insight to develop opportunities to significantly transform services. This event is targeted at experienced Service Providers with an interest in providing SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services across the SEMG area. The event will be held online, detailed information, including the agenda plus the event link will be shared on the afternoon of 12th July 2024 to those who have registered. Please share any questions you would like to us answer in advance via the portal to ensure we have opportunity to include a response during the event. All questions will be anonymised. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfe482a-e889-4e7c-be0e-0a88c8e96fa3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 2 Sep 2024 at 09:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfe482a-e889-4e7c-be0e-0a88c8e96fa3 - 1 Jul 2024 at 12:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d58b19-eeaa-4931-99a9-0fd1fb9d80d5 - 1 Jul 2024 at 12:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888a57a7-85f2-449f-9d72-d54ac95e6bfd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbfe482a-e889-4e7c-be0e-0a88c8e96fa3 2nd September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75d58b19-eeaa-4931-99a9-0fd1fb9d80d5 1st July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888a57a7-85f2-449f-9d72-d54ac95e6bfd 1st July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://sebp.due-north.com/ Apply on the South East Business Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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