Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-067b8b
- Published by:
- Wiltshire Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20397
- Publication date:
- 03 April 2026
- Deadline date:
- 14 April 2026
- Notice type:
- UK2
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider who can deliver independent disagreement resolution, mediation advice and mediation in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25. The purpose of the Pre Market Engagement event is to gain insight into the current capacity of the provider market, understand preferred financial models, and explore whether these could align with our proposed approach. We also aim to assess overall market interest in delivering these Services and gather any further considerations that may support a robust procurement process.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
CS2455
Procurement description
Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider who can deliver independent disagreement resolution, mediation advice and mediation in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25.
The purpose of the Pre Market Engagement event is to gain insight into the current capacity of the provider market, understand preferred financial models, and explore whether these could align with our proposed approach. We also aim to assess overall market interest in delivering these Services and gather any further considerations that may support a robust procurement process.
Total value (estimated)
7500000.00 GBP Excluding VAT
9000000.00 GBP Including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM to 30 August 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 30 August 2031
Contracting authority
Wiltshire Council
Identification register:
Address 1: County Hall
Town/City: Trowbridge
Postcode: BA14 8JN
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZR-9968-RYYY
NUTS code: UKK15
Contact name: Oluseun Ajisafe
Email: Oluseun.Ajisafe@wiltshire.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 1225713436
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 September 2026, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
30 August 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
30 August 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Engagement
Engagement process description
The purpose of the Pre Market Engagement event is to gain insight into the current capacity of the provider market, understand preferred financial models, and explore whether these could align with our proposed approach. We also aim to assess overall market interest in delivering these Services and gather any further considerations that may support a robust procurement process. Providers will be encouraged to actively participate in the session, ask questions, and share their perspectives.
To express your interest, please fill out a template available via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=63312a19-7a2e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=2228e5c2-c62d-f111-813c-005056b64545 to be invited to the Pre-market engagement event at 11 am, on the 16th April 2026 via Microsoft teams.
This session will involve a short presentation regarding the proposed Mediation and Dispute Resolution delivery in Wiltshire and opportunity for providers to ask questions. The return deadline is by 2pm on 13 April 2026.
Due date
13 April 2026, 23:59PM
Has the engagement period already ended?
No
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
05 May 2026
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 79140000 |
Legal advisory and information services |
Legal services |
| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education services |
| 80510000 |
Specialist training services |
Training services |
Delivery locations
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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