BSP-24-005 Independent Mediation and Dispute, Avoidance Resolution Service for Children and Young People who have or may have Special Educational Needs

Concepts

• belfast
• special education
• legal services
• documentation services
• dispute avoidance resolution service
• young people
• an independent mediation and dispute avoidance resolution service
• children
• bsp-24-005 independent mediation and dispute, avoidance resolution service
• may

Location

Belfast

Description

The Education Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to work with a Contractor for the provision of an Independent Mediation and Dispute Avoidance Resolution Service (DARS) for children and young people who have or may have a special educational need and/or disability and who are resident in Northern Ireland.

Renewal Options

after the initial contract period, the option to extend up to and including 24 months with a maximum of two extension points

CPV Codes

• 80340000 - Special education services
• 79100000 - Legal services
• 79111000 - Legal advisory services
• 79131000 - Documentation services
• 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The value of this Contract is estimated to be £3,535,000.00 over the lifetime of the contract including optional extension periods. There is no guarantee that the total spend on this forthcoming contract will be up to this value, as this contract is demand driven and dependent on uptake of usage. Tenderers should ensure they read and understand the documentation found in the CFT documents area of eTendersNI. . As a Public Sector Procurement organisation, EA must adhere to the Procurement Policy Notes, https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/articles/procurement-policy-notes-ppns. . This tender includes requirements relating to Human Rights, Modern Slavery, Supply Chain Resilience and Social Value and all tenders must meet the requirements detailed in the tender documentation to be compliant. . EA reserves the right to: . 1. Not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice.. 2. To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition.. 3. To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice..