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Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Cumberland Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cumberland Council

Buyer Address: Cumbria House, 107-117 Botchergate, Carlisle, UKD12, CA1 1RD, United Kingdom

Contact Email: peopleprocurement@cumberland.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
205000.0 GBP
Gross: 245000 GBP
Published
05 Dec 2025, 11:16
Deadline
16 Jan 2026, 10:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85300000 - Social work and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Cumberland Council wishes to commission a single supplier for the provision of Mediation, Resolution and Disagreement Service from 01st April 2026. Cumberland Council is legally required under the Children and Families Act 2014 to provide mediation and disagreement resolution services for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The contract will commence on 01st April 2026 and will continue for a period of three years. There is the potential for a contract extension of two X up to 12 months period depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension periods) is a maximum value of £205K but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract. For further details and to access the tender documents, including the specification, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk. Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.the-chest.org.uk

Link Description: Registration on The Chest is Free

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080059-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 205,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 245,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (70%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (20%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Documents

Document Description: Registration on The Chest is Free

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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