Awarded contract

Isle of Wight Special Educational Needs Disability Mediation Service

Details

Value
£125,000
Duration
5 years
Topic
Special education services
Published
23 June 2022

Tender description

The Isle of Wight Council ("the Authority") invites Tenders from suitably qualified suppliers ("Potential Suppliers") for the provision of an Isle of Wight Special Education Needs Disability (SEND) Mediation Service. The Authority is seeking to commission an independent disagreement resolution/mediation service for young people, parents and carers, to deliver the statutory requirement to offer an independent disagreement and mediation service in respect of children and young people with special educational needs who are resident within the Isle of Wight. The SEND Code of Practice Section 11 supports early resolution of disagreements at local level. The Code of Practice sets out the independent disagreement resolution arrangements which Local Authorities are required to make available; for disagreements, across special educational provision, Health and Care provision in relation to Education Health and Care (EHC) plans.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date27 May 2022
  2. Completed: Award published23 June 2022
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date30 September 2027in 12 months

About the buyer

Isle of Wight Council governs the island as a local authority, and advertises its tender opportunities through the South East Business Portal. Contracts Finder lists opportunities above a set value threshold, while larger contracts appear on the Find a Tender Service. Suppliers register free on ProContract, the system behind that portal, to receive notifications of new opportunities. The same portal carries opportunities from local authorities across the South East region. Public Contract Regulations 2015 govern the council's tender processes. Every business gets a fair and equal chance to compete for its contracts.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of Isle of Wight Council's contract awards have been in software and information systems, IT services and construction work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 80340000 · Special education services

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