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Children's Independent Mediation Service

City of Doncaster Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: City of Doncaster Council

Buyer Address: Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, UKE31, DN1 3BU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Tina Brierley

Contact Email: tina.brierley@doncaster.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1302862529

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
75000.0 GBP
Gross: 90000 GBP
Published
26 Nov 2025, 15:00
Deadline
17 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98133100 - Civic betterment and community facility support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The City of Doncaster Council are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver a Children's Independent Mediation Service. Families can access the mediation service if they disagree with the local authority's decisions related to child's their EHC needs assessment or plan. This includes decisions about whether to carry out an assessment, draw up a plan, or amend a plan. The SEND mediation service in Doncaster is free and impartial for parents, with the local authority covering the cost. The mediator is independent and impartial, meaning they don't take sides and help both parties reach an agreement.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077338-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 75,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 90,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-02-09T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2029-02-08T23:59:59Z

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

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