Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service

Concepts

• guidance services
• ipswich
• disagreement resolution service
• disagreements
• mediation and disagreement resolution service
• mediation
• accessible and independent mediation and disagreement resolution service
• disagreement
• resolution
• young people

Location

IPSWICH

Description

Suffolk County Council are currently out to tender for the provision of accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs.This opportunity is available in the `Current Tenders` area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation. The advertised value here is £250,000 (excluding VAT) for the total contract period, including any optional extensions.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 12 Noon Friday 12th April 2024. Please note late returns will NOT be permitted.The deadline for clarification questions is 5pm 18th March which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website.

Total Quantity or Scope

To provide access to an accessible and independent Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for the parents and carers, young people, schools, 16+ settings and the Local Authority who need to resolve concerns, disagreements, or disputes about the provision of education to children, or young people, with special educational needs.

Renewal Options

Any future requirement will be advertised once the scope and requirement are known

CPV Codes

• 85312310 - Guidance services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The initial contract period is 1/9/24 - 31/8/27 with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months