--- title: "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in relation to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2018-02-15" --- # Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services in relation to children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b5c5a060-d848-4ea6-bc34-272c90bc19eb.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Cambridgeshire County Council, which is seeking to engage providers for Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. This opportunity falls under the health and social work services category, with a total value of £240,000. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period ends on 15th May 2018, and interested parties are encouraged to participate in a market testing exercise to inform the commissioning of these services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and dispute resolution services, particularly those experienced in working with children and young people with special educational needs. Companies that can demonstrate their capability in providing such services or have previously engaged in similar contracts will be well-suited to compete. By participating, organisations can not only help fulfil statutory obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014 but also establish a long-term partnership with local authorities in the region, potentially leading to further contracts and business growth. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council and Peterborough City Council are inviting providers of Mediation and Disagreement Resolution services for SEND children and young people to complete this soft market testing exercise. This will help us to gauge the level of interest and experience of organisations delivering Mediation and Disagreement resolution services and will help inform how best to commission this service. There is a requirement under Part 3, (sections 52-59) of the Children and Families Act 2014 for local authorities to provide Mediation Services for parents and carers of children and young people with additional needs and/or disabilities, and the young people themselves. This is a form of conciliation during the process of assessment, planning and decision making regarding Education, Health and Care Plans for elements that may be appealed to Tribunal. Families must have the offer of mediation before appealing to Tribunal and this contract will enable the Council to satisfy its statutory obligations in this regard. Please follow the link to the LGSS Procurement Portal and read the Market Test document. If your organisation is able to contribute to this exercise please complete the questionnaire at the end of this document and return, via email to CFA.AccessToResourcesAdmin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk by Monday 9th March 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab331bb7-b59c-479c-9c1d-6af1c187483e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 May 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 15 Feb 2018 at 16:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab331bb7-b59c-479c-9c1d-6af1c187483e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab331bb7-b59c-479c-9c1d-6af1c187483e 15th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=89ebbbaa-6d12-e811-80ea-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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