--- title: "HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL" published: "2017-12-04" --- # HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Buyer: ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-50eaa9cf-170d-4ded-8c5d-b7a85cf2e71e.json) ## Summary The Hertfordshire County Council is currently conducting a tender for the "HCC 11/17 - Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is intended to support parents and carers of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through independent mediation and disagreement resolution services. The tender period ends on 15 January 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020. This is an open procurement using an open procedure below threshold, with opportunities available across various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, mediation, and community support services to expand their business. Companies that can offer innovative and effective mediation strategies, particularly in the realm of special educational needs, will find this tender highly relevant. Engaging with this process not only allows for the opportunity to secure a contract but also contributes to meaningful community impact, thereby enhancing reputations and creating further business avenues. ## Notice The Children and Families Act 2014 provides the opportunity for both parents/carers and young people to access mediation before they can register an appeal with the First-Tier Tribunal (Special Education Needs and Disability) in order to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means. For parents and carers of children with special education needs and/or disability (SEND) and for young people with SEND, the service will provide independent and neutral support to achieve early and informal resolution to disagreement through both: o An independent mediation service o An independent disagreement resolution service 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/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | ANY OF THE PROJECTS LISTED ON THE PORTAL | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG13 8DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | East Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Hertford Castle | | Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 4 Dec 2017 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3 - 4 Dec 2017 at 11:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3 - 30 Nov 2017 at 15:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00e907a8-a400-47b7-8960-bc60875883b3 4th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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