--- title: "SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0496be" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496be" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496be.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496be.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-01-15" --- # SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0496be [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0496be) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0496be.json) ## Summary Oxfordshire County Council, acting as the Lead Commissioning Organisation for the South East Mediation Group (SEMG), has awarded a contract for the "SEMG Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service" to Global Mediation Limited. This procurement, classified under the "Guidance and counselling services" (CPV code 85312300) within the services category, was conducted via an open procedure. The value of the contract is £4,793,750, and it was signed on 15 January 2025. This service aims to support mediation and disagreement resolution in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 across the SEMG member authorities, including several local authorities across the South East of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and counselling services, particularly those adept at handling diverse needs and working flexibly with multiple local authorities. Companies experienced in providing comprehensive and compliant mediation services will be well-suited to compete, as the framework requires adherence to specific legislative requirements. The single-supplier framework offers a substantial contract that can facilitate considerable business growth for the appointed firm by establishing long-term relationships with an extensive network of local authorities. ## Notice Local Authorities in the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) have a long history of collaboration in commissioning and providing mediation services. The Children and Families Act 2014 and associated statutory regulations and guidance introduced legislation for the provision of disagreement resolution and mediation concerning special educational provision with effect 1 September 2014. Oxfordshire County Council is managing the tendering arrangements on behalf of the SEMG members and is the Lead Commissioning Organisation. For this Contract all entities that are eligible to commission services through this contract will be referred to as 'Commissioning Organisations.' The SEMG is procuring a single-supplier framework where the successful provider will need to be mindful of the diversity of the participating SEMG members to ensure it fully understands local needs and systems and is able to work flexibly with individual participating members, including through the provision of relevant information. The service will include a core service that supports mediation and disagreement resolution as described in section 5 and the mediation and disagreement resolution service as set out in section. It is a requirement of the contract that the Mediation and/or Disagreement Resolution is fully compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 and any other related provisions. The provider will work with the commissioning organisations to ensure there is a flexible approach to meeting local needs across the SEMG membership. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Local Authorities in the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) have a long history of collaboration in commissioning and providing mediation services. The Children and Families Act 2014 and associated statutory regulations and guidance introduced legislation for the provision of disagreement resolution and mediation concerning special educational provision with effect 1 September 2014. Oxfordshire County Council is managing the tendering arrangements on behalf of the SEMG members and is the Lead Commissioning Organisation. For this Contract all entities that are eligible to commission services through this contract will be referred to as 'Commissioning Organisations.' The SEMG is procuring a single-supplier framework where the successful provider will need to be mindful of the diversity of the participating SEMG members to ensure it fully understands local needs and systems and is able to work flexibly with individual participating members, including through the provision of relevant information. The service will include a core service that supports mediation and disagreement resolution as described in section 5 and the mediation and disagreement resolution service as set out in section. It is a requirement of the contract that the Mediation and/or Disagreement Resolution is fully compliant with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 2015 and any other related provisions. The provider will work with the commissioning organisations to ensure there is a flexible approach to meeting local needs across the SEMG membership. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001292-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,793,750 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX1 1ND | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas | | Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | GLOBAL MEDIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 15 Jan 2025 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001292-2025 - 30 Aug 2024 at 11:18 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027744-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk - http://www.sebp.due-north.com - https://sebp.due-north.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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