---
title: "SEND Mediation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680b7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# SEND Mediation Services

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680b7

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## Summary

The London Borough of Southwark is planning a procurement process for "SEND Mediation Services," focusing on mediation for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to resolve disputes between the Local Authority and stakeholders regarding Education, Health, and Care plans. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a scheduled Microsoft Teams presentation to outline the procurement strategy on 22nd April 2026. The main industry category for this tender is Health and Social Work Services, applicable in the UK. The procurement process is classified under the light touch regime and is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The procurement process, handled by a sub-central government public authority, has its services set to begin on 18th January 2027.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in mediation and conflict resolution in the education and health sectors, especially those with experience in SEND-related services. Companies already engaging with Local Authorities, particularly those familiar with the intricacies of the Education, Health, and Care plan processes, will find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise. The opportunity offers a contract value of £275,000, and businesses focusing on health and social work services, especially SMEs and VCSEs, are encouraged to engage in this process to expand their public sector involvement.

## Notice

Mediation for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aims to resolve disputes and disagreements between the Local Authority and parents and carers and young people regarding specific areas of the Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) process

### Planning Information

MS Teams Presentation around the procurement strategy
Microsoft Teams meeting 
2pm-3pm
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/348140242770307?p=ke76ykhdjsbq66IYTk 
Meeting ID: 348 140 242 770 307 
Passcode: f97Xr9BD

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £275,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 2QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033136-2026
  13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southwark.gov.uk
- https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/348140242770307?p=ke76ykhdjsbq66IYTk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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