Independent SEND Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the social protection and legal services sectors, with a focus on Arbitration. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
In line with the Children and Families Act and SEND Code of Practice 2014, the London Borough of Hillingdon is required to commission the services of an independent mediation and dispute resolution service. The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 for an initial period of six months, with the option to extend up to a further six months. It was awarded to ensure continuity of SEND mediation services while a competitive tender process is undertaken.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed 56 days ago. Reference: 074444-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About London Borough of Hillingdon
London Borough of Hillingdon has issued 175 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 121 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and Energy & Power. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How much was the contract awarded for?
GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED was awarded the contract for £162,600. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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 074444-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to GLOBAL MEDIATION LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by London Borough of Hillingdon 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.
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