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title: "SEND Mediation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051e5d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# SEND Mediation

Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051e5d

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## Summary

Thurrock Council has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "SEND Mediation," aimed at providing statutory mediation services for young people and their parents challenging decisions on Education Health and Care Plans. This public procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on social services, and is located within the UKH region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition, falling under a special regime of light-touch regulations. Initiated as a tender, the award was completed, and the contract is currently active from 1st May 2025 until 31st October 2025, offering an optional renewal extending up to April 2026. The contract, involving a gross amount of £99,600, was awarded to Global Mediation Ltd, a supplier identified as an SME, with the agreement signed on 24th April 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for business growth particularly for SMEs in the mediation services sector, highlighting the potential for suppliers who can deliver statutory services aligned with education and healthcare provisions. With Thurrock Council as the buying organisation, businesses adept in addressing governmental needs at the sub-central level are poised to thrive, as demonstrated by the involvement of Global Mediation Ltd. Such contracts present a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in social services to expand their footprint, collaborate with UK councils, and contribute positively to public sector objectives. Businesses equipped to fulfil similar roles may find this type of procurement a profitable avenue, offering both immediate project scopes and potential for contract extensions.

## Notice

Statutory mediation for young people (and their parents) who are challenging a decision in respect of Education Health and Care Plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025036-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THURROCK COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRAYS |
| Post town | Romford |
| Postcode | RM17 6SL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock |
| Local authority | Thurrock |
| Electoral ward | Grays Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Thurrock |
| 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

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025036-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025036-2025
  22nd May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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