Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service.
Blackpool Borough Council is procuring a statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. As a local authority operating in the public education and social care sector, the council requires an independent provider to help resolve disputes between families, the local authority and education providers. The service must deliver impartial mediation and disagreement resolution in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice, supporting effective resolution of disagreements concerning SEND provision. The estimated contract value is £120,000, although the contract duration or service period is not stated in the available information. Delivery is required in Blackpool and the wider UKD42 region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is the ability to provide the statutory SEND mediation and disagreement resolution service in compliance with Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice, including the required independence and impartiality.
Buyer: Blackpool Borough Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 28 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £150k
- Bids close: 3 Nov 2026
- Location: Blackpool
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Jan 2030
- Category: Special education services (80340000)
From the official notice
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.
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 3 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £150k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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