Open tenders / Health & social care
Open tender · Notice 091396-2026
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service.
- Value
- £150k
- Closes
- 3 Nov 2026 (19 days)
- Where
- North West
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Yes, says the buyer
- Contract
- 1 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2030
In plain English
Blackpool Borough Council wants a provider to run its statutory SEND mediation and disagreement resolution service, offering impartial, independent help to settle disputes between families, the council and education providers in line with Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice. The contract runs for two years from 1 February 2027 to 1 February 2029, with an estimated value of £120,000.
Good fit for: Independent mediation providers with SEND and education dispute experience.
- Service must meet the statutory requirements of Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice
- Mediators must be impartial and independent of the council
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What the buyer says
Blackpool Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. The service must offer impartial, independent mediation and disagreement resolution to support the effective resolution of disputes between families, the local authority, and education providers, in line with the requirements set out in Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice.
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 28 Sep 2026.
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