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Tender: SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service – Support under Children and Families Act 2014

Released 11 months ago

Closed12 Jan 2026

Est. valueEstimate£40K to £200K

LocationYorkshire and The Humber

AgencyThe Council of the City of Wakefield

SourceFind a Tender

CategoryConsultancy & Legal

Submissions closedClosed Mon, 12 Jan 2026

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Service provider needed to deliver independent, impartial and confidential mediation and dispute resolution advice and support in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015, while also taking account of DfE guidance within the SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan. The contract will commence on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of 5 years with an option to extend for a further 5 years, and the estimated contract value including extensions is £500,000.

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