--- title: "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-26" --- # TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb845fb3-8755-4ef3-b94e-1254bbf62548.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is currently undertaking a tendering process for "TC994 - Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services." This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is located in England, United Kingdom. The tender stage is now active, with interested parties required to submit their documents electronically via the e-business portal, the Chest. The submission deadline is 11am on Wednesday, 11th December 2024. The contract duration is five years, commencing on 1st February 2025 and ending on 31st January 2030, with an estimated value of £375,000. The method of procurement is an open procedure, and it specifically encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and disagreement resolution services, particularly those experienced in the SEND sector. Companies with expertise in fulfilling statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, being an open procedure, it provides a fair opportunity for both established firms and smaller organisations, including SMEs and VCSEs, to secure a long-term contract with a reputable public sector entity like Manchester City Council. ## Notice The aim of the service is to provide a disagreement resolution and mediation service to enable the Council to fulfil its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014 and meet the requirements of associated guidance. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents via the on-line portal by 11am on Wednesday 11 December 2024. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 5 years, expected to commence 1 February 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7aa1b-36bb-45f3-8694-08c61a8f7d6b | | 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 | 26 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £375,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 2LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Piccadilly | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Nov 2024 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7aa1b-36bb-45f3-8694-08c61a8f7d6b - 11 Nov 2024 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e662aa-c686-4c55-96f8-e515b6cdbf96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8f7aa1b-36bb-45f3-8694-08c61a8f7d6b 26th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e662aa-c686-4c55-96f8-e515b6cdbf96 11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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