--- title: "GB-London: Effectiveness of SEND dispute resolution arrangements" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION" published: "2021-09-07" --- # GB-London: Effectiveness of SEND dispute resolution arrangements Buyer: LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a6357be9-ee5f-475c-aa17-a0884f24b645.json) ## Summary The Local Government Association (LGA) in London is conducting a tender titled "Effectiveness of SEND dispute resolution arrangements," focusing on services within the research and development sector. This project aims to assess current SEND tribunal and dispute resolution procedures, addressing issues that have made the system confrontational recently. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st September 2021. The contract is valued between £10,000 and £25,000, with a contract period commencing on 1st October 2021 and concluding on 31st January 2022. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in education and public sector dispute resolution. Businesses that can demonstrate an understanding of SEND processes, alongside innovative approaches to enhance collaboration among councils, families, and children, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. ## Notice The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national voice of local government. We work with councils to support, promote and improve local government. We are a politically-led, cross party organisation which works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We aim to influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils so they are able to deliver local solutions to national problems. The LGA covers every part of England and Wales, supporting local government as the most efficient and accountable part of the public sector. We are commissioning this project to look at the effectiveness of existing SEND tribunal and dispute resolution arrangements. As set out in more detail below, the SEND system has become increasingly confrontational in recent years and we are keen to identify issues with the existing tribunal system, where it can be improved to benefit councils, their partners and children and families, as well as effective practise in the use of dispute resolution arrangements that seek to reduce the use of tribunals. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70104e40-1f1b-4add-bb43-c1da1785610f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 3HZ | | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Sep 2021 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70104e40-1f1b-4add-bb43-c1da1785610f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70104e40-1f1b-4add-bb43-c1da1785610f 7th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Effectiveness-of-SEND-dispute-resolution-arrangements/RHCR79V8MQ Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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