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    ContractsSpecial Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service
    Awarded contract

    Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 26 May 2026

    Provide independent mediation and dispute resolution services for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) cases over a 5-year contract worth £500,000.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 26 May 2026· 4 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £400k
    Published 26 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CM
      COLLIS MEDIATION LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 months ago.

    26 May 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This contract seeks an independent, impartial and confidential mediation and dispute resolution service to support families and educational institutions in resolving Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) disputes. The service must comply with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, whilst aligning with the Department for Education's SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan. The service will provide expert mediation advice and support to help resolve disagreements between parents, schools and local authorities regarding SEND provision and educational planning. The contract runs for 5 years from 1st April 2026, with an optional 5-year extension. The total estimated contract value, including potential extensions, is £500,000.

    Track record

    4 awards · 4 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, The Council of the City of Wakefield has awarded 4 contracts to 4 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Turning Point Services1× · 25%
    2. Creative Support Ltd1× · 25%
    3. COLLIS MEDIATION LIMITED1× · 25%
    4. Inner Circle Consulting1× · 25%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-05f5eb

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    Sector
    Education & Training