Provision of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services

Tender description

Bury Council is seeking to appoint an independent, impartial and confidential disagreement resolution service for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for children, their parents and young people up to the age of 25 to resolve disagreements about any aspect of SEN provision, and health and social care disagreements during the processes related to the Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and EHC Plans. Mediation linked to either matters which can be appealed to the First Tier Tribunal (SEND) and/or the health and social care elements of an EHC Plan. The contract is for the period 1st January 2024 to 31st August 2027 with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The closing date for expressions of interest is 12.00 noon on Thursday 9th November 2023 The closing date for submission of bids 12.00 noon on Monday 13th November 2023 Keywords: Mediation, Resolution, SEN provision, Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and EHC Plans