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title: "SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) MEDIATION AND DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b18b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS AND DISABILITIES (SEND) MEDIATION AND DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION SERVICE

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b18b

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## Summary

South Tyneside Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. This service is designed to resolve disputes involving the Council, parents, carers, and young people aged 0-25. The procurement process is at the tender stage, employing an open competition method below the threshold. The deadline for submissions is set for the 2nd of July, 2026, at 17:00 BST. With a focus on services within the business, legal, education, health, and social work sectors, the project value is estimated at £150,000 with a potential gross value of £180,000. The service will be delivered within the UKC22 region, starting on the 1st of October, 2026, and concluding by the 30th of September, 2029, with a possible extension for up to two additional one-year terms.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancies, mediation services, and legal advisory firms experienced in the public sector, particularly those dealing with sensitive social and educational matters. Companies capable of offering high-quality service delivery at a competitive price are well-positioned to benefit, as the award criteria heavily weigh both price (40%) and quality (60%). This contract could offer significant business growth potential, especially for organisations looking to expand their client base in public sector engagements and develop reputations for handling complex and sensitive issues effectively.

## Notice

The service to be provided is an independent and impartial Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. The service aims to support the timely and effective resolution of disputes between the Council and parents, carers, and young people aged 0-25.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by 2 periods of 1 year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054630-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 09:58 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054630-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054630-2026
  10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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