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SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

The Council of the City of Wakefield

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Council of the City of Wakefield

Buyer Address: Wood Street, Wakefield, UKE45, WF1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: ccunniff@wakefield.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
500000.0 GBP
Gross: 600000 GBP
Published
15 Dec 2025, 15:01
Deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
85000000 - Health and social work services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Service will provide independent, impartial and confidential mediation and dispute resolution advice and support in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 whilst also considering the DfE guidance within the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan. The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 for a period of 5 years with the option extend for a futher 5 years. The estimated contract value, including extensions, is £500,000.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK

Link Description: The tender pack can be accessed via the Mercell YORtender system using name and reference: 102267 - RFS24-145 - SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082978-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 500,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 600,000

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

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality Criteria Method Statements (60%)

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

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price Assessment (30%)

Documents

Document Description: The tender pack can be accessed via the Mercell YORtender system using name and reference: 102267 - RFS24-145 - SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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