Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution
- Buyer
- Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery
- Value
- £40,000
- Closes
- 8 December 2026
- Where
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Type
- Call-off from an existing framework
In plain English
The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery wants to set up a list of approved mediators who can be called on when needed. A framework is an approved supplier list, and the work is for independent mediation to help resolve workplace disputes and conflicts between staff before they escalate into formal procedures. The commission will only call on suppliers when it needs them, and there is no guaranteed amount of work.
What the buyer wants
• Provide independent, external workplace mediation and conflict resolution services on an as-required basis. • Supply suitably qualified and experienced mediators who can help resolve employee relations issues and workplace disputes early. • Work flexibly in a demand-led model, with no guarantee of work, so the commission can use specialist mediation only when required.
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice does not name any barrier that would rule out small businesses, but it requires suitably qualified and experienced mediators and offers no guaranteed work, so a small firm would need proven mediation experience and be comfortable with uncertain, call-off demand.
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How to bid
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- Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution, Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery, £40,000, closes 30 November 2026
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