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title: "SEND Mediation Services"
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# SEND Mediation Services

Buyer: SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8822ef8c-e159-4146-86fb-d71e47a29f9f

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## Summary

The Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking experienced bidders for the provision of SEND Mediation Services, which aims to support parents, carers, and young people in Southend-on-Sea. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified as Guidance services (CPV code: 85312310). The open tender process allows potential suppliers to submit their quotations until 18th March 2022 at 12:00 noon. The contract period is set to begin on 1st April 2022 and run until 31st March 2028. Interested suppliers can find additional details and bid documents on the official council procurement website.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community/social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in mediation, nursing, or social services, particularly those with expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) legislation and health and social care. Businesses capable of providing insightful guidance and effective mediation services can benefit from securing a long-term contract with the council, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Southend-on-Sea City Council are inviting quotes from experienced bidders for the provision of SEND Mediation Services For Southend-on-Sea Parents, Carers and Children and Young People. Mediators must have sufficient knowledge of the legislation relating to SEN, Health and Social Care to be able to effectively conduct the mediation. Bid documents and further information on the service can be found here: procurement.southend.gov.uk with the contract referenceDN601763. Please note the deadline to respond to the quote is Friday 18th March 2022 at 12noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f209b0b-c603-4e7f-b16e-82dfbd7b289c |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHEND-ON-SEA |
| Post town | Southend-on-Sea |
| Postcode | SS2 6FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH31 Southend-on-Sea |
| Local authority | Southend-on-Sea |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Southend East and Rochford |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f209b0b-c603-4e7f-b16e-82dfbd7b289c
- 11 Mar 2022 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0033b5-e987-44a9-b3e0-7834e5b399ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f209b0b-c603-4e7f-b16e-82dfbd7b289c
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb0033b5-e987-44a9-b3e0-7834e5b399ce
  11th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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