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title: "SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the SEMG : Market Engagement Questionnaire"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the SEMG : Market Engagement Questionnaire

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96fdd699-0e98-4bee-9f8f-186b6dcefdd6

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## Summary

The Oxfordshire County Council is planning to commission a SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This tender falls under the industry category of Special education services and guidance and counselling services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 17th October 2024. The service will provide impartial resolution services to young people and parents, aiming to fulfill statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. The procurement process involves a market engagement questionnaire.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in special education services. Businesses interested in providing mediation and disagreement resolution services should consider applying to cater to the needs of the South East Mediation Group (SEMG). The five-year contract offers a chance for providers to contribute to supporting children, parents, and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Oxfordshire County Council is looking to commission and procure a SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service providing impartial and independent disagreement resolution, mediation information and mediation services to young people and parents. It will also include a Single Provider Framework to allow the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) access to call off contracts with the Provider. The proposal is for a five-year contract. The Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service will ensure that Local Authorities in South East Mediation Group can be confident they will fulfil their statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. The Children and Families Act 2014, along with the accompanying Regulations and statutory guidance, SEND Code of Practice:0-25 2015, brings about significant reforms to the systems surrounding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children, their parents and young people up to the age of 25. We are inviting providers to respond to the market engagement questionnaire in relation to the scope and future contract arrangements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527524d4-d08e-43b3-97ce-7d0d375b71dc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2024 at 11:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527524d4-d08e-43b3-97ce-7d0d375b71dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/527524d4-d08e-43b3-97ce-7d0d375b71dc
  17th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- http://sebp.due-north.com/
  Apply on the South East Business Portal

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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