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

Buyer: KNOWSLEY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c127cbb-7dc8-498f-84b2-e26afaddea78

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## Summary

The Knowsley Council has awarded a contract for a Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service to POINT and Why Mediate Ltd. The contract, valued at £45,000 GBP, falls under the "Social services" industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on 12th August 2022. The contract period is from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2024, providing opportunities especially for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

The contract awarded by Knowsley Council offers growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, willing to provide SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation services. The contract duration spanning over two years allows for sustainable business planning and service provision. Businesses with expertise in social services, specifically in SEND support, would be well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. Knowing that the contracting authority emphasises statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014 provides a clear direction for prospective bidders on the services required.

## Notice

This contract is for a Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service to enable Knowsley Local Authority and the Cheshire and Mersey Integrated Care Board, Knowsley Place to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children & Families Act 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbe1acf-1d61-4699-ad19-4627fc913700 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | KNOWSLEY COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNOWSLEY |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L36 9YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | Roby |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | POINT; WHY MEDIATE LTD - TRADING AS MEDIATELEGAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2023 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbe1acf-1d61-4699-ad19-4627fc913700

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cbe1acf-1d61-4699-ad19-4627fc913700
  24th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=65cbf109-3104-ed11-8116-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.knowsley.gov.uk

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