Procurement

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