Published date: 17 July 2024
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Special education services - 80340000
Guidance and counselling services - 85312300
Location of contract
England
Procurement reference
OXFS001-DN733125-75296234
Published date
17 July 2024
Closing date
17 October 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
Oxfordshire County Council is looking to commission and procure a SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service providing impartial and independent disagreement resolution, mediation information and mediation services to young people and parents. It will also include a Single Provider Framework to allow the South East Mediation Group (SEMG) access to call off contracts with the Provider. The proposal is for a five-year contract.
The Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service will ensure that Local Authorities in South East Mediation Group can be confident they will fulfil their statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. The Children and Families Act 2014, along with the accompanying Regulations and statutory guidance, SEND Code of Practice:0-25 2015, brings about significant reforms to the systems surrounding special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children, their parents and young people up to the age of 25.
We are inviting providers to respond to the market engagement questionnaire in relation to the scope and future contract arrangements.
About the buyer
Contact name
Bronwyn Fletcher
Address
County Hall
New Road
Oxford
OX1 1TH
England
Telephone
+44 7922848342
bronwyn.fletcher@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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Closing date: 17 October 2024