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title: "Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region"
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# Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service - South West Region

Buyer: SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe019e7e-9793-4bb0-961b-d6525310f9c0

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## Summary

Somerset County Council is seeking providers for a Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service for the South West Region, aimed at addressing special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) issues encountered by parents and young people aged 16-25 across 15 local authorities. This procurement process, characterised as an open procedure, recently concluded its tender period on 8th April 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £112,788, is set to run from 1st September 2020 until 31st August 2023, offering a significant opportunity in the social work and health services sector.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation, dispute resolution, or services related to special educational needs. Companies, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), should consider competing for this tender due to its focus on localised service delivery within the South West region. Engaging in this procurement could increase their visibility and establish strong ties with local councils, thereby fostering growth and expansion in their respective fields.

## Notice

To provide disagreement resolution and mediation services concerning special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision to parents and young people (16-25) in 15 local authorities in the South West, under the terms of the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18aa405-8418-4b1a-baa6-6d48b995a704 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,788 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,788 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 4DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL MEDIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 10:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18aa405-8418-4b1a-baa6-6d48b995a704

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18aa405-8418-4b1a-baa6-6d48b995a704
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=09852113-1b5e-ea11-80ff-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

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