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title: "Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation Service and Dispute Resolution"
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# Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation Service and Dispute Resolution

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a467623-7ddf-4cb9-99ad-bedd7fec4064

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## Summary

Darlington Borough Council is seeking bids for the Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation Service and Dispute Resolution, a contract relevant to the health and social work services sector. The tender has been published on 9th December 2016 and is currently in the active stage of the procurement process. The deadline for submission is set for 19th December 2016, and the contract itself is expected to commence on 1st January 2017, lasting until 31st December 2020. The procurement method being used is an open procedure with an estimated value of £2,000.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth especially for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mediation and dispute resolution services. Businesses with experience in educational support or related health services are well positioned to compete effectively for this contract, responding to the key needs of the local authority to enhance support for special educational needs.

## Notice

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation Service and Dispute Resolution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0deb814e-ca6f-4690-99ee-7b122c06d443 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2016 at 08:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0deb814e-ca6f-4690-99ee-7b122c06d443

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0deb814e-ca6f-4690-99ee-7b122c06d443
  9th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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