DISAGREEMENT RESOLUTION AND MEDIATION SERVICE

Blackpool Borough Council

Published: Sep 10, 2026

Updated: Sep 10, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the social protection, education and training and legal services sectors, with a focus on Arbitration. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 120,000. Proposals must be submitted before November 3, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 10, 2026. Last refreshed 2 days ago. Reference: 085956-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Blackpool Borough Council

Blackpool Borough Council has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 25 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 085956-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. You have 52 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Blackpool Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £120,000 - £120,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.