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title: "SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04adba"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-18"
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# SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation

Buyer: CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04adba

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## Summary

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The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking to procure services for SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation, aimed at facilitating early resolution of disputes involving parents or young people and educational or health institutions in Bradford. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with key documentation available on the YORtender platform. The industry category is health services, and the procurement is conducted under the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The estimated total value of the contract is £1.2 million. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 19 November 2024, and additional details about registration and selection criteria are provided in the ITT suite on YORtender.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and conflict resolution, particularly those registered with the College of Mediators or the Civil Mediation Council. Companies with a strong track record in providing impartial resolution services and familiarity with statutory requirements outlined in the Children and Families Act 2014 will be well-suited to compete. Winning this contract can lead to further growth and establish a firm foothold in public sector health services, with the potential for long-term partnerships and service provision over the 1800-day contract period.

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## Notice

This service is to provide impartial disagreement resolution and mediation aimed at resolving disagreements between parents or young people and early years providers, schools, colleges, local authorities or health commissioners as outlined in the SEND_Code_of_Practice_January_2015.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) in accordance with the statutory requirements of Children and Families Act 2014 and The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This statutory requirement for the provision impartial disagreement resolution and mediation services for parents / carers of children / young people with SEN or disabilities is identified in The Children and Families Act 2014 (notably sections 53 and 54) and the associated Special Educational Needs Regulations 2014. These disagreement resolution and mediation arrangements reflect wider movement across the Government to promote early resolution of disputes through non-judicial means.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Open Tender Process for SEND Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services. Under Light Touch Regime (LTR) - Public Contracts Regulations (PCR 2015). Please access YORtender to view the ITT documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033805-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 1HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 14:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033805-2024
- 18 Oct 2024 at 12:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033757-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86761&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103277
- https://www.bradford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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