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title: "Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-daa7f8be-d697-4cf9-9311-581d8758989c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-daa7f8be-d697-4cf9-9311-581d8758989c

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of a Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This opportunity, classified under guidance services and special education services, is open for interested parties. The deadline for submission of tenders is 12 Noon on Friday 12th April 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those specializing in guidance services and special education services, to compete. The contract period spans from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2027, with a total value of £250,000. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to participate in this open procedure tender.

## Notice

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs. This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is PS250,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract period, including any optional extensions. The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 Noon Friday 12th April 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted. The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 18th March which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website. Additional information: Tender responses to be submitted electronically via: The Suffolk Sourcing e-Tendering System at www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39dcffa8-909e-4b50-b04c-1ea54bf2d4b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 COUNTY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 14:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39dcffa8-909e-4b50-b04c-1ea54bf2d4b2
- 4 Mar 2024 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39dcffa8-909e-4b50-b04c-1ea54bf2d4b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39dcffa8-909e-4b50-b04c-1ea54bf2d4b2
  4th March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business/tenders-and-supplying-us
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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