--- title: "Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY" published: "2020-09-28" --- # Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de27cf9e-e62f-48fe-a2c4-c5a65ef0f4fe.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Bromley is inviting bids for the "Provision of Special Educational Needs (SEN) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service." This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is based in the South East of England. Currently in the planning stage, the tender was published on 28th September 2020, and proposals must be submitted by 30th October 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2021, lasting three years with a potential two-year extension. The total value of the contract is £200,000, and it is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of bidders to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in health and social work services, particularly those focused on educational support and mediation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, as this project specifically aims to engage diverse service providers. By participating, businesses can enhance their profiles while contributing to essential services that support parents and young people facing challenges related to special educational needs. ## Notice The London Borough of Bromley ("the Council") is seeking bids for provision of SEN Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service. This new duty under the Children and Families Act 2014 came into effect on 1st September 2014. It introduced formal mediation and extended the scope of disagreement resolution services for parents of children with special educational needs/disability and for young people with special educational needs/disability who are seeking or subject to an Education Health and Care Plan. Service users may include parents and young people, Local Authority representatives from Education and Social Care, representatives from relevant health services. A range of agencies may participate in mediation/disagreement resolution meetings according to the circumstances of the individual case. The contract will commence on 01/01/2021 and be for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further two years on (1+1 year) basis. The tender opportunity will be run through the London Tenders Procurement Portal and you will need to register your company with the portal as soon as possible (if you have not already done so) at www.londontenders.org to ensure that you are able to access and submit the relevant documents online. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d633015d-b493-4a21-b253-6ac0c595074f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Sep 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BROMLEY | | Locality | BROMLEY | | Post town | Bromley | | Postcode | BR1 3UH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI61 Bromley | | Local authority | Bromley | | Electoral ward | Bromley Town | | Westminster constituency | Bromley and Biggin Hill | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2020 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d633015d-b493-4a21-b253-6ac0c595074f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d633015d-b493-4a21-b253-6ac0c595074f 28th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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