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Independent Mediation Service for Education Health and Care Assessments and Reviews and Disagreement Resolution Service for SEND.

Durham County CouncilcontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-059447Procurement Act 2023Light-touch servicesSME suitableactive

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Suppliers

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1 SME

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1 awarded

Published

21 Oct 2025

Description

This contract is for Independent Mediation Service for Education, Health and Care Assessments and Reviews and Disagreement Resolution Service for Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND). Durham County Council is looking for a single provider to deliver this service. It is a requirement of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice: 0 to 25 years that all local authorities must have in place a mediation information and advice service which is independent of the local authority. This service will offer independent mediation to families and will provide an opportunity to resolve issues linked to requests for an Education, Health and Care Assessment and the outcome of Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan Assessments / Reviews prior to families lodging an appeal with a Tribunal.

Scope

Reference
002499
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
12 Oct 2025 to 12 Oct 2027
Possible extension to 12 Oct 2030

The Contract period is two years with the options to extend for up to three periods of up to twelve months each from the contract end date.

CPV classifications
80000000
85000000
Contract locations
North East England, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Below threshold - open competition

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

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Awarded to
WM
WHY MEDIATE LIMITED
CH 09148466
SME