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title: "Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a393"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation

Buyer: NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a393

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Disagreement Resolution and SEND Mediation" contract is managed by North East Lincolnshire Borough Council, located in Grimsby, United Kingdom. This contract focuses on providing an independent dispute resolution and mediation service for children and young people with special educational needs in the region. The procurement was carried out through an open competition method, classified under “services” within the education and social services industry. The contract period began on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2028, with possibilities for renewal up to 2030. The procurement commenced with the tender process announced on 26th September 2025, and it was subsequently awarded to Global Mediation Limited on 23rd December 2025. The award is active as of 30th January 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and educational services, particularly those with experience in serving special educational needs populations. With a contract value totaling approximately £97,350 net, it stands as an attractive opportunity for SMEs and similar entities capable of delivering high-quality services, contributing to business growth. Businesses providing social work, primary and secondary education, and health services can particularly benefit from these opportunities, leveraging the council's commitment to quality, weighted at 70%, and costing at 30%. This tender underscores the council's commitment to inclusivity and support for education by engaging competent partners in creating sustainable impact in North East Lincolnshire's education sector.

## Notice

The Authority are seeking to commission an independent SEND Dispute Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Service for parents and carers to d independent disagreement and mediation service in respect of children and young people with special educational needs who are residents of North East Lincolnshire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008395-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRIMSBY, NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN31 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire |
| Local authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Electoral ward | West Marsh |
| Westminster constituency | Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008395-2026
- 26 Sep 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060306-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008395-2026
  30th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060306-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95303&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nelincs.gov.uk

## Provenance

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