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Tender: SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service for EHCP and SEN Disputes

Released 8 days ago

Closes20 Nov 2026
Likely valueEstimate£100K to £200KInflation adjusted
LocationNorth West
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
17 days leftCloses Fri, 20 Nov 2026

Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS) is sought to support decisions about education, health and care needs assessments and education, health and care plans (EHCPs) and to help resolve other issues relating to a child’s special educational needs (SEN). The service operates under the framework of the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0-25 years, emphasising avoidance of disagreements through a person-centred approach and open communication between professionals, parents and young people. Mediation is presented as a quicker, less formal alternative to a first-tier tribunal hearing that aims to improve communication and rebuild relationships; parents and young people are required to consider mediation before registering an appeal, and mediation can also cover the health and social care elements of an EHC plan.

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