Published date: 22 December 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 January 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

London

Value of contract

£0 to £90,000

Procurement reference

London Borough of Camden - CHEIH

Published date

22 December 2020

Closing date

25 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other: Invitation to Quote (ITQ)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The London Borough of Camden is leading the joint procurement of mediation services on behalf of London Borough of Hackney (Hackney Learning Trust), London Borough of Enfield, London Borough of Islington and London Borough of Haringey (commonly referred to as CHEIH). This service will be delivered in line with Council statutory obligations in relation to the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated Regulations and SEND Code of Practice.

The service will be considered in two parts:

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Part 1: SEND Advice and Certification Service - Provision of advice and information and certificates. (Core service that all Councils will use)
Part 2: Mediation and Disagreement Resolution meetings facilitated by a qualified SEND mediator and in line with statutory timescales and guidance. (Each Council will choose the type of service they require. This will be referred to as the Pay As You Go (PAYG) model as cost will be based on usage)

It is imperative that face to face mediation or disagreement resolution meetings are held in the home borough of the resident to make it accessible to users.

The new contract will be for an initial period of three (3) years from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2024, with an option of two extensions of up to 12 months each from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026 (a total potential contract term of five (5 years).

More information

Attachments

  • Final ITQ for SEND Mediation 22.12.2020.pdf
  • Bidding documents
  • The attached document is for Information Purposes only and sets out the requirements of the service. To be included in the full Invitation to Quote (ITQ) process, please contact us for the Draft Contract for Services, Schedule 2 of the Contract for Services and the Pricing Schedule which is needed to complete your ITQ submission.

Additional text

This serves as a notice to Providers of SEND Mediation and Advice Services to contact stephen.spencer@camden.gov.uk to express their interest in participating in an Invitation to Quote process on behalf of Camden and four (4) other local authorities. Any organisation interested must be able to offer face to face mediation sessions in the home borough of the resident to make it accessible to users.

The value proposed is indicative and elements of the service, including invoicing arrangements and costs will be confirmed during the mobilisation period.

The closing date for all ITQ submissions is 12 noon on 25 January 2021.

About the buyer

Contact name

Stephen Spencer

Address

Kings Cross
LONDON
WC1H9JE
England

Telephone

020 7974 8377

Email

stephen.spencer@camden.gov.uk