# Mediation and Dispute Resolution Service

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Sheffield City Council](/buyers/sheffield-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Collis Mediation Ltd
- Award value: £345
- Tender value: £345
- Award date: 23 April 2025
- Published: 23 April 2025
- Contract start: 1 April 2025
- Contract end: 31 March 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f5379d66-17a2-414a-942a-0c3d80fd396b-841863
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35562694-9a2b-4e67-b2e0-69f75bc97a98

## Description

Sheffield City Council \(the Purchaser\) seeks to commission an independent, impartial, dynamic Organisation \(Service Provider\) to deliver their statutory obligation in developing a disagreement resolution and mediation service in line with the requirements of the: • Children and Families Act 2014 • The Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014 • SEN and Disability Code of Practice 0 to 25 years In line with the Children and Families Act 2014 it is a requirement for parents to consider mediation before they register an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal\. Parents are also able to attend mediation regarding the Health and Social Care elements of an Education, Health and Care Plan\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5379d66-17a2-414a-942a-0c3d80fd396b-841863)