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DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION SERVICE

Blackpool Borough Council

Key dates and value

Status
Open
Submission deadline
3 Nov 2026
Published
10 Sept 2026
Estimated value
£120k
Contract start
1 Feb 2027
Contract end
1 Feb 2029
Location
Blackpool, North West England
Notice type
UK3

Overview

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. The service must offer impartial, independent mediation and disagreement resolution to support the effective resolution of disputes between families, the local authority, and education providers, in line with the requirements set out in Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice.

CPV codes

  • 80340000 Special education services
  • 85000000 Health and social work services

About the buyer

Blackpool Borough Council has published 47 tender notices since 31 Oct 2023, with a combined advertised value of £30.1m. 5 of them are currently open.

How to apply

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