--- title: "Mediation Services for Education" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-01" --- # Mediation Services for Education Buyer: NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611.json) ## Summary North Lanarkshire Council, a regional authority in Scotland known for its general public services, has completed a procurement process for "Mediation Services for Education". The contract, valued at £250,000, aims to establish an independent mediation service that supports parents and carers at no cost. This service is designed to operate autonomously from the decision-making structures within the Council. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 1st May 2026, with services to be delivered in North Lanarkshire, region UKM84. The initial tender process had its closing date amended to 27th March 2026 from an earlier announced date. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium enterprises within the services sector, to align with public sector needs by providing mediation services that are independent of local decision-making authorities. The tender not only encourages local SME engagement but also enables firms specialising in educational and mediation services to expand their footprint in the public sector. Potential competitors included those familiar with electronic submissions, as the procurement process required delivery of bids via electronic means, facilitating ease of access for technology-savvy businesses. The contract with "Children in Scotland" exemplifies successful SME participation, highlighting a pathway for other similar-sized enterprises seeking growth through government contracts. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554998 | | Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) | | 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 | 1 May 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 | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554998 - 9 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551276 - 6 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551187 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551187 Mediation Services for Education - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY554998 Mediation Services for Education - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825611 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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