Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Descriptions

Cumberland Council wishes to commission a single supplier for the provision of Mediation, Resolution and Disagreement Service from 01st April 2026.

Cumberland Council is legally required under the Children and Families Act 2014 to provide mediation and disagreement resolution services for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The contract will commence on 01st April 2026 and will continue for a period of three years.

There is the potential for a contract extension of two X up to 12 months period depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension periods) is a maximum value of £205K but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

For further details and to access the tender documents, including the specification, use the council's online procurement portal - The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk.

Registration on The Chest is free. All bids must be received electronically via The Chest by the closing date stated in the ITT.