Scope
Reference
102267
Description
The Service will provide independent, impartial and confidential mediation and dispute resolution advice and support in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015 whilst also considering the DfE guidance within the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan.
The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 for a period of 5 years with the option extend for a futher 5 years.
The estimated contract value, including extensions, is £500,000.
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend up to a further 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKE45 - Wakefield
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The tender pack can be accessed via the Mercell YORtender system using name and reference: 102267 - RFS24-145 - SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
Bids should be submitted by 12 noon 12/01/2026
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Criteria Method Statements | Quality | 60% |
| Price Assessment | Price | 30% |
| Social Value Outcomes | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Light touch
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK
The tender pack can be accessed via the Mercell YORtender system using name and reference: 102267 - RFS24-145 - SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service
Contracting authority
The Council of the City of Wakefield
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZN-8179-PJQV
Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2HQ
United Kingdom
Email: ccunniff@wakefield.gov.uk
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government