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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service.
Blackpool Borough Council in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service”. Bids close on 3 November 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £150,000. Who can bid: Mediators must hold appropriate mediation qualifications and be accredited to the Civil Mediation Council and College of Mediators; Must have or commit to obtain employer's liability, public liability, and professional indemnity insurance at specified levels. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.
The tender in brief
SEND mediation and disagreement resolution service in Blackpool, for accredited mediation providers
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 Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice. The estimated total value is £150,000 excluding VAT, with contract dates from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030 and a possible extension to 31 January 2032.
Who can win it
- Mediators must hold appropriate mediation qualifications and be accredited to the Civil Mediation Council and College of Mediators
- Must have or commit to obtain employer's liability, public liability, and professional indemnity insurance at specified levels
- Must comply with specified legislation, guidance, and practice, including the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice
Key facts
- Estimated value
- £150,000
- Contract period
- 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2030, with possible extension to 31 January 2032
- How bids are judged
- Quality 60%, Social Value 10%, Pricing 30%
- Published
- 28 Sep 2026
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