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title: "Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service"
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# Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b491e1dd-3d45-4c6e-ad6d-0422ba6ea6d0

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## Summary

Suffolk Sourcing, located in Ipswich, Suffolk, is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service". This initiative seeks independent mediation services to assist parents, carers, and educational institutions in resolving disputes regarding the education of children and young people with special educational needs. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below the threshold, with quotations due by 11th May 2020 at 12:00 noon. Interested parties must submit any clarification questions by 24th April 2020 at the same time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and educational support services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). The successful bidder will engage in a contract starting from 1st October 2020 to 31st August 2023, with an estimated value between £150,000 and £250,000. Businesses with experience in conflict resolution and a strong understanding of special educational needs are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the enhancement of educational services in the region.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council is seeking quotations for the provision of independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Education Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs. Further details can be found in the 'My Tenders' area of this website, by selecting the 'View Details' button for this project. The deadline for quotation submissions is 11th May 2020 at 12:00 noon. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 24th April 2020 at 12:00 noon which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website Additional information: This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of www.suffolksourcing.uk. Interested parties are invited to express their interest in order to gain full access to the tender documentation Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb83767e-048d-4038-a440-7a2b75404f9d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb83767e-048d-4038-a440-7a2b75404f9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb83767e-048d-4038-a440-7a2b75404f9d
  9th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

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