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

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82a982d8-876d-4f58-98ce-3eecb9d9a5c6

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## Summary

The Trafford Council, located in Stretford, United Kingdom, is seeking to procure a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. This open tender, titled "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service," was published on 28 January 2021 and will remain open until 22 February 2021. The total budget for this service is £175,650, with a minimum value of £105,390. The service aims to provide independent mediation and resolution support concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and social care, to be delivered in the North West region.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mediation and counselling services. Businesses with expertise in working with children, young people, and families will be particularly well-suited to compete, as the service requires trained mediators capable of navigating complex disagreements involving parents, education providers, and local authorities. This procurement not only supports the councils' legal obligations but also aims to enhance community welfare, creating a positive impact while offering commercial growth avenues for relevant businesses.

## Notice

Trafford Council and STAR Partner Authorities (Rochdale,Stockport and Tameside) are Looking to procure Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services. The aim of the service is to provide a disagreement resolution and mediation service to enable the Councils to fulfil their statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and meet the requirements of associated guidance. The Service, which needs to be independent of the local authority, will provide information, advice, disagreement resolution and access to suitably trained and qualified mediators. The Service will provide a forum to resolve, where possible, differences of opinion which arise between parents or young people, education providers, the local authority and health on matters relating to SEND and social care and health provision.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d8c37-5c21-46a9-9418-93e663a68f46 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,650 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d8c37-5c21-46a9-9418-93e663a68f46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c3d8c37-5c21-46a9-9418-93e663a68f46
  28th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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