Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services
- Cumberland Council
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05df23
Description
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
These services aim to resolve disputes before an appeal is lodged with the First-tier Tribunal ("the Tribunal") about a local authority decision.
Supporting outcomes in relation to this and the Council's Delivery Plan 2025-27 includes the following priorities:
• Improving outcomes for children and families
• Promoting health and wellbeing
Disagreements can include the local authority's or an education provider's duties and provision, health and social care provision through the EHCP process and school exclusions for children with SEND.
Notices
UK7: Contract details notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-034213
- Published
- 15 April 2026, 1:37pm
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-080059
- Published
- 5 December 2025, 11:16am
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2025/S 000-072999
- Published
- 12 November 2025, 8:31am