Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Concepts

• carers and children and young people with special educational needs
• hertford
• special education
• carers and children and young people
• provision of independent mediation
• carers and children and young people with special educational needsthe
• young people
• hertfordshire parents
• disagreement resolution services
• nature of the services

Location

Hertfordshire:

Description

Provision of Independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs

Total Quantity or Scope

Provision of Independent Mediation & Disagreement Resolution Services For Hertfordshire Parents, Carers and Children and Young People with Special Educational NeedsThe estimated total value of the Contract is stated in II.1.5) of this notice and is for the initial term inclusive of the approximate value for extension For the avoidance of doubt, the estimated annual value of the Contract will be approximately GBP80,000.00 The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of Two (2) years, with the option to extend the Contract up to Two (2) further years. Please note that the contract requirements will be subject to available financial resources, supplier performance and flexibility to meet changing demands.Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Contract formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate.

Renewal Options

This Contract will be reviewed at the end of the Contract period and may be extended by up to a maximum of 2 further years.

CPV Codes

• 80340000 - Special education services
• 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
• 79111000 - Legal advisory services
• 85312320 - Counselling services
• 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
• 79100000 - Legal services
• 79422000 - Arbitration and conciliation services

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note Hertfordshire County Council has worked closely with its districts and partners to create a joint procurement portal called supply Hertfordshire. This portal provides an e-Tendering system which is run by In-Tend.To access this procurement opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk and follow the on-screen guidance. In accordance with Regulation 53 of The Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Council's procurement documents are available within the e-Tendering system.This is a one stage procurement process. Therefore, if you wish to be considered as a tenderer you must complete and submit a tender by the specified closing date and time. Tender submissions cannot be uploaded after this return deadline.If you are experiencing problems In-Tend offer a help section which includes a dedicated UK support desk which can be contacted via email: support@in-tend.co.uk or Telephone: +44 1144070065 for any website/technical questions, Monday to Friday, 8:30-17:00.The Council reserves the right at any time to cease the procurement process and not award a Contract or to award only part of the opportunity described in this notice. If the Council takes up this right, then they will not be responsible for or pay the expenses or losses, which may be incurred by any organisation or tenderer as a result.The Council undertakes to hold confidential any information provided in the proposal submitted, subject to the Council's obligations under the law including the Freedom of Information Act 2000. If the organisation considers that any of the information submitted in the proposal should not be disclosed because of its sensitivity then this should be stated with the reason for considering it sensitive. The Council will then endeavour to consult with the applicant about such sensitive information when considering any request received under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 before replying to such a request.The Council reserves the right to carry out additional financial checks on all organisations bidding for this opportunity at any time during the procurement process. This is to ensure that they continue to meet the Council's requirements and remain financially viable to fulfil the requirements under the Contract.