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Children's Independent Mediation Service

Delivery of impartial mediation services for parents and local authorities concerning EHC needs assessments, plan development, and plan amendments. The service acts as a neutral third party to facilitate agreements between families and the local authority, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for SEND dispute resolution.

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Awarded value
£75k
As published
Published
26 November 2025
Awarded
6 February 2026
Collis Mediation Limited
Contract length
36 months
Ends 9 February 2029

What the contract covers

Services

Provision of independent SEND mediation services to support families in resolving disputes regarding Education, Health and Care needs assessments.

  • Deliver a Children's Independent Mediation Service
  • Provide mediation where families disagree with the local authority’s decisions about whether to carry out an EHC needs assessment, draw up an EHC plan, or amend an EHC plan
  • Provide mediation that is free and impartial for parents, with the mediator independent, not taking sides, and helping both parties reach an agreement

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Services
Procedure
Open procedure
Initial term
36 months
Extensions
12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run
60 months
Contract dates
9 February 2026 to 9 February 2029
Certifications asked for
None stated
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes
Suitable for charities and social enterprises
Yes
Category
Services
CPV codes
98133100, 98110000

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  2. Contract awardedto Collis Mediation Limited
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
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City of Doncaster Council

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Collis Mediation Limited

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/336709/children-s-independent-mediation-service
Buyer reference
2631
Open contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e96c
Last checked
5 November 2026

City of Doncaster Council. Children's Independent Mediation Service. Contract award, 26 November 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/336709/children-s-independent-mediation-service (accessed 5 November 2026).