--- title: "ESCC JC Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SE SHARED SERVICES" published: "2019-11-05" --- # ESCC JC Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Framework Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d5f5c2c-a3fb-4bad-a40f-3786eae9e753.json) ## Summary East Sussex County Council, represented by SE Shared Services, is currently undertaking a public procurement process for the "ESCC JC Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Framework". This procurement falls within the industry category of special education services and is situated in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with submissions due by 10th December 2019. The estimated contract value ranges from £1,000,000 to £2,000,000, and the resulting contract will commence on 16th March 2020, lasting until 16th March 2024. This open procedure is expected to cater to the mediating needs of authorities aligned with the Children and Families Act 2014. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in mediation and conflict resolution services, particularly those experienced in special educational needs and social work. Companies specialising in impartial dispute mediation can gain immediate access to a substantial contract, supporting multiple authorities within the South East Mediation Group. Interested competitors should be capable of meeting the statutory responsibilities associated with this framework, thereby fulfilling a pivotal role in supporting local authorities in managing disagreements effectively. ## Notice East Sussex County Council (the 'Council') is seeking to procure a single supplier framework for the provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services (the 'Services'). The Council is acting as Lead Authority on behalf of the 15 members of the South East Mediation Group. It is anticipated that all members of the South East Mediation Group shall enter into a call-off contract under the Framework Agreement immediately upon award of the Framework Agreement. Membership to the South East Mediation Group and access to the Framework is open to other authorities covered by NUTS Codes UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK . The Service Provider will be expected to provide an impartial and independent service that enables the Council and other Contracting Authorities to fulfil their statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 concerning Special Educational provision. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c503de-2764-4fda-9261-9f5cb8a5cf09 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES | | Locality | BN7 1UE | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 1UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Priory | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Nov 2019 at 11:37 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c503de-2764-4fda-9261-9f5cb8a5cf09 - 5 Nov 2019 at 11:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c503de-2764-4fda-9261-9f5cb8a5cf09 - 5 Nov 2019 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c503de-2764-4fda-9261-9f5cb8a5cf09 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92c503de-2764-4fda-9261-9f5cb8a5cf09 5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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