The current contract for the SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution service is due to expire on 31st March 2021. In order to prevent a gap in service and meet the Local Authority’s statutory duty to provide the provision, we seek approval for the following:
• To conduct a Request for Quote/tender exercise through the Sourcing Desk (Procurement) to find a servicer provider
• Award a 2 year Sheffield City Council contract, with a 1 year break clause to the successful bidder
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2021
Scrutiny Committee: Children, Young People and Family Support Scrutiny Committee;
Decision due: 26 Mar 2021 by Director of Education and Skills
Lead director: Executive Director, People Services
Department: People Services
Contact: Lucy Hagan Email: Lucy.Hagan@sheffield.gov.uk.