SEND Mediation Services £330k UK Procurement
Summary
London Borough of Southwark published a preliminary market engagement notice under the Procurement Act 2023 for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Mediation Services. The estimated contract value is £330,000 including VAT, with contract dates from January 2027 to January 2030 (possible extension to 2032). The engagement deadline is 22 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams presentation on procurement strategy. This notice welcomes participation from SMEs and VCSE organisations.
What changed
London Borough of Southwark issued a preliminary market engagement notice for SEND Mediation Services under the Procurement Act 2023. The services aim to resolve disputes between Local Authorities and parents/carers regarding Education, Health and Care plans. The estimated contract value is £275,000 excluding VAT (£330,000 including VAT), below the relevant procurement threshold. Contract duration is estimated at 5 years (January 2027 to January 2030), with possible extension to January 2032.
Potential providers should note the engagement deadline of 22 April 2026 for the MS Teams presentation on procurement strategy. The full tender notice is estimated to publish on 11 May 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises are specifically encouraged to participate.
What to do next
- Monitor Find a Tender for full tender notice publication estimated 11 May 2026
- Attend MS Teams presentation on procurement strategy by 22 April 2026
- Contact Sohail Aboobakar at Southwark Council for further information
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SEND Mediation Services
- London Borough of Southwark UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-033021
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068071
Published 12 April 2026, 7:14pm
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Description
Mediation for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) aims to resolve disputes and disagreements between the Local Authority and parents and carers and young people regarding specific areas of the Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) process
Total value (estimated)
- £275,000 excluding VAT
- £330,000 including VAT Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2030
- Possible extension to 17 January 2032
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
22 April 2026
Engagement process description
MS Teams Presentation around the procurement strategy
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/348140242770307?p=ke76ykhdjsbq66IYTk
Meeting ID: 348 140 242 770 307
Passcode: f97Xr9BD
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 May 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Southwark
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXTW-7647-VDLV Southwark Council
London
SE1 2QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sohail Aboobakar
Telephone: +44 2075251102
Email: sohail.aboobakar@southwark.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwark.gov.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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