Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) mediation

In relation to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) mediation between local authorities and families of children and young adults with SEND.

I would like to make the following freedom of information request.

1. Who is responsible for commissioning your tenders? 

2. Who currently provides your mediation services? 

3. When was the contract awarded? 

4. When will the contract expire?

5. Is it an exclusive contract? 

6. Where do you advertise your contracts?

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1. Lincolnshire County Councils Children’s Commissioning team lead on the tender for this service.

2. Global Mediation Ltd.

3. Award letter dated 30 August 2023, contract started 1 November 2023.

4. Initial three years ends 31 October 2026. options for 1+1 years extensions.

5.Yes.

6. All procurement opportunities related to SEND Mediation Services will be published on the find a tender service - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search