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
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
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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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
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%)
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Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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