---
title: "Mediation Services for Education"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066480"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066480.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-01"
---

# Mediation Services for Education

Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066480

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## Summary

The contracting process led by North Lanarkshire Council for the provision of "Mediation Services for Education" falls under the health and social work services category. Located in North Lanarkshire, this procurement aimed to establish an independent mediation service for parents and carers with additional support needs, ensuring autonomy from decision-making structures within the council. The procurement process followed an open procedure and recently reached the award stage. The contract, valued at £250,000, was officially awarded to Children in Scotland on 1st May 2026, marking the completion of the process. This tender was initially announced with an incorrect closing date but was subsequently corrected to end on 27th March 2026.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in mediation and support services within the education sector. Companies adept in providing health and social work services would be well-suited to participate in such tenders, especially those capable of offering independent and unbiased services. Engaging in this type of contract could enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the public sector, opening avenues for future projects with local authorities. SMEs like Children in Scotland, which succeeded in securing this contract, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with specialised expertise can effectively compete and win in public procurement landscapes.

## Notice

To establish and independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To establish an independent mediation service, at no cost to parent/carers, who are 'autonomous from decision making structures in North Lanarkshire Council and are independent from those involved in the identification or provision for those with additional support needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040356-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | MOTHERWELL |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML1 1AB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | TLM84 North Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDREN IN SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040356-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 15:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020991-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020542-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00010
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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