--- title: "Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE" published: "2020-02-06" --- # Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8b29e04a-2ad7-4408-afaf-21355198261b.json) ## Summary The Department for International Trade (DIT) in the United Kingdom is currently planning to procure Mediation Services for the UK National Contact Point. This procurement falls within the industry category of miscellaneous business and business-related services. Key milestones include an engagement end date on 2 March 2020, with a Market Engagement session scheduled for 9 March 2020, and the publication of the Contract Notice anticipated on 11 March 2020. The initial contract period is expected to be two years, with a total estimated value ranging from £60,000 to £100,000 including VAT per year. Services will be delivered in London. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and dispute resolution services, particularly those accredited by recognised bodies such as ACAS or CEDR. Companies with expertise in the OECD Guidelines, International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, as this procurement aims to foster competition and inclusivity in the marketplace. ## Notice The Department for International Trade ("DIT") has a requirement for Mediation Services. The UK through its membership of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has made a commitment to have a functioning National Contact Point (NCP) to promote the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (the Guidelines) for responsible business conduct and handle complaints against businesses in relation to the Guidelines. The UK NCP is committed to providing professional mediation services as part of its complaints handling procedure. The person or organisation providing the mediation service must be accredited by any relevant bodies. A knowledge of the OECD Guidelines, International Labour Organisation (ILO) standards and UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights would be an advantage. By offering this service, the UK Government will continue to meet its obligation to provide a complaints process under the OECD Guidelines. The Secretary of State for DIT is the contracting authority responsible for meeting this anticipated requirement. DIT will potentially conduct a Market Engagement session on the 9th March 2020. DIT intends to publish the Contract Notice on the 11th March 2020. It is anticipated the contract shall be for an initial period of 2 years, with contract options to extend. The requirement has an estimated total value of PS60k to PS100k inc-VAT per year and this value includes any available contract option(s). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7788ab1-491b-418f-993b-8658a3b5d87e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2020 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2020 at 08:56 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7788ab1-491b-418f-993b-8658a3b5d87e - 31 Jan 2020 at 16:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7788ab1-491b-418f-993b-8658a3b5d87e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7788ab1-491b-418f-993b-8658a3b5d87e 6th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a573736a-676b-4089-8be8-a8c002378628 Mediation Services Prior Information Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a62c6e09-8c15-4103-b4cf-c5597f8dcb81 PIN ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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