Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-06f6f9
- Published by:
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Authority ID:
- AA25860
- Publication date:
- 11 September 2026
- Deadline date:
- 04 November 2026
- Notice type:
- UK3
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
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.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement description
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.
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
120000 GBP to 120000GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 February 2027, 00:00AM to 01 February 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 01 February 2031
Contracting authority
Blackpool Borough Council
Identification register:
Address 1: PO Box 11, Town Hall
Town/City: Blackpool
Postcode: FY1 1NB
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.blackpool.gov.uk
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHHB-5249-RZVD
NUTS code: UKD42
Email: FTSprocurementnotices@blackpool.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Is the total value above threshold?
Below threshold
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80340000 - Special education services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Lot value (estimated)
120000 GBP Excluding VAT
144000 GBP Including VAT
Contract start date (estimated)
01 February 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
01 February 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
01 February 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Subject to funding and contract performance
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 September 2026
Tender submission deadline
03 November 2026, 23:59PM
Enquiry deadline
27 October 2026, 23:59PM
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Coding
Commodity categories
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Title
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Parent category
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| 85000000 |
Health and social work services |
Other Services |
| 80340000 |
Special education services |
Higher education 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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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
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