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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,214,000 excluding VAT
- £2,442,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 July 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
29 August 2025
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
Contract locations
- UKG13 - Warwickshire
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 6 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
PRIME RESOLUTION LIMITED
- Companies House: 09156932
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTHV-8884-BLGX
Meeting Point House Southwater Square
Telford
TF3 4HS
United Kingdom
Region: UKG21 - Telford and Wrekin
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): Yes
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
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