--- title: "Provision of Disagreement Mediation and Resolution Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b664" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b664" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b664.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b664.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-14" --- # Provision of Disagreement Mediation and Resolution Services Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b664 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b664) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b664.json) ## Summary Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Disagreement Mediation and Resolution Services, targeting the service category of guidance and counselling. This procurement is driven by legislative changes in the Children and Families Act 2014, with services required for young people and parents in Barnsley. The contract, valued at £480,000, will run from 3rd March 2025 to 31st March 2028 and is expected to deliver approximately 900 mediations. Interested parties must submit their bids by 16th December 2024, with the electronic and written submissions being the accepted methods. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and counselling services, particularly those with experience in educational and social care settings. Given the long contract period and the need for high-quality, independent services, companies that can demonstrate expertise in special education services and youth welfare will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method ensures fair competition, making it an attractive growth opportunity for SMEs looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract to deliver and develop the disagreement resolution and mediation services under Barnsley Children's Trust arrangements. In line with the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, May 2015, an independent disagreement resolution and mediation service is required for parents/carers (until their child is 18 years of age) and young people (beyond compulsory school age and up to the age of 25 years) in Barnsley. The aim of this contract is to provide a comprehensive service response to meet these changes to legislation. This will be achieved by procuring high quality, independent disagreement resolution and mediation services for young people and parents. Please review the Specification document for full details of the requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract to deliver and develop the disagreement resolution and mediation services under Barnsley Children's Trust arrangements. In line with the requirements of the Children and Families Act 2014, The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEN and Disability Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years, May 2015, an independent disagreement resolution and mediation service is required for parents/carers (until their child is 18 years of age) and young people (beyond compulsory school age and up to the age of 25 years) in Barnsley. The aim of this contract is to provide a comprehensive service response to meet these changes to legislation. This will be achieved by procuring high quality, independent disagreement resolution and mediation services for young people and parents. The mediation service is expected to provide approximately 900 Mediations over a period of 3.1 years or up to the end of March 2028. Please review the Specification document for full details of the requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036828-2024 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | £480,000 | | 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 | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S70 2TA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley | | Local authority | Barnsley | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Barnsley North | | Delivery location | TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80340000 - Special education services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2024 at 11:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036828-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=86374&B=UK - https://www.barnsley.gov.uk - https://yortender.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103835 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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