Open tenders / Consultancy & research
Open tender · Notice 104732-2026
Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution
Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
- Value
- £40k
- Closes
- 8 Dec 2026 (30 days)
- Where
- UK-wide
- Lots
- 1
- Suitable for SMEs
- Not stated
- Contract
- 22 Jan 2027 – 22 Jan 2029
Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.
In plain English
The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) wants to set up a call-off arrangement for independent external workplace mediation and conflict resolution, with an estimated value of £40,000. It runs from 22 January 2027 to 22 January 2029, work is ordered only when needed with no guarantee of any, so a place on it is the entry ticket to possible future work, not guaranteed work; bids close on 8 December 2026.
Good fit for: Independent workplace mediators or small HR and conflict resolution consultancies with qualified, experienced mediators.
Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.
What the buyer says
ICRIR wishes to establish a call-off framework/contract for the provision of independent external workplace mediation and conflict resolution services. The service will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced mediators to support the early resolution of workplace disputes, employee relations issues and conflict situations. The arrangement will operate on an as-required basis with no guarantee of work, enabling the organisation to access specialist mediation expertise only when required. The contract will support positive employee relations outcomes, reduce the risk of escalation into formal procedures, and provide value for money through a flexible, demand-led service model.
Getting the documents
etendersni.gov.uk (the buyer's own site, usually free to register).
Procedure: Below threshold - open competition (Open: anyone can bid (a lower-value contract with lighter rules)). Published 4 Nov 2026.
What similar contracts went for
Similar contracts went for £36k to £40k (2 since 2026; 2 won by small firms).
| Contract | Won by | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conflict Resolution Blackburn with Darwen | Name withheld SME | £36k | 3 Sep |
| Mediation & conflict resolution Metropolitan Housing Trust Limited | Name withheld SME | £40k | 14 May |
From the award notices on Find a Tender and Public Contracts Scotland. Values are as each notice states them and cover the contract's whole term: most notices give the value before VAT, but about one in seven gives only a figure including VAT. AI picked these as the same kind of work and can be wrong, so check what each one included before you price.
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