--- title: "Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-04-10" --- # Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926.json) ## Summary The City of Edinburgh Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs," classified under services. Located in Edinburgh, this tender is currently in the Award stage. The procurement method is open, and the contract value is £85,000. The tender submission deadline was on 22nd February 2019, with the award decision communicated shortly thereafter, as the Council is required to observe a standstill period before contract finalisation to allow for any potential challenges. This tender provides a significant opportunity for mediation service providers, particularly those with experience in child welfare and educational support. Businesses registered with professional mediation networks and familiar with public sector requirements will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ongoing nature of this service, linked to statutory requirements, allows winning suppliers the chance to build long-term partnerships and potentially secure contract renewals beyond the initial duration. ## Notice The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs. Every education authority is required by law to commission such a mediation service from a body that is independent from the education authority. This is a statutory duty and the requirement will be ongoing. Renewal: 3 years with the option to extend for an additional two years at 12 month intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351041 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 10 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £85,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £85,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMON GROUND MEDIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79112000 - Legal representation services - 79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services ## Release History - 10 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351041 - 25 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343199 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=4 25th January 2019 - Schedule 4 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=5 25th January 2019 - Schedule 5 - Community Benefits - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=6 25th January 2019 - Schedule 6 - Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=1 25th January 2019 - Schedule 1 - Instructions to Tenderers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=2 25th January 2019 - Schedule 2 - Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343199&idx=3 25th January 2019 - Schedule 3 - Tenderer Submission - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343199 Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs - The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR351041 Mediation Service for Children with Additional Support Needs - The City of Edinburgh Council is required to provide an independent mediation service in respect of disputes or disagreements related to requests for additional support for learning for children with additional support needs. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000570926 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scottishmediation.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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