Scope
Reference
21705
Description
Warwickshire County Council (the Council) is seeking a single provider for SEND Mediation provides - an independent and impartial process to help resolve disagreements between families and Warwickshire County Council in relation to Education, Health & Care Needs Assessments; special educational provision; and occasionally in relation to wider SEN provision and/or the health and social care elements of an EHC Plan.
There were 330 mediations provided in 2023/2024. This information is for guidance only and does not guarantee future usage
Total value (estimated)
- £2,214,000 excluding VAT
- £2,442,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2034
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
The initial contract term will be for 3 years however the Council reserves the right to extend the contract by further periods not exceeding 6 years (6 years being the maximum available extension period) at the discretion of the Council based on the contract performance of the successful applicant and available budget.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services
Contract locations
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 June 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
24 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 April 2034
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Warwickshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDTN-5446-NMXW
Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4SA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk
Region: UKG13 - Warwickshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government