Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service.
- Buyer
- Blackpool Borough Council
- Value
- £150,000
- Closes
- 3 November 2026
- Where
- Blackpool, the North West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Blackpool Borough Council is hiring an independent organisation to provide mediation and disagreement resolution services for families, schools, and the council when they have disputes about special educational needs. The service must be impartial and follow the statutory SEND Code of Practice.
What the buyer wants
• Provide impartial, independent mediation between families, the local authority, and education providers • Resolve disagreements and disputes related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) • Comply fully with Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice and all statutory requirements
Likely requirements
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This contract requires specialist expertise in SEND law, mediation training, and education dispute resolution. Most general service providers or trades would not have the relevant qualifications, experience, or legal knowledge needed to deliver this statutory service.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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