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Disagreement Resolution and Mediation Services (DRMS)

Liverpool City Council

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Key details

Contracting authority
Liverpool City Council
Public authority - sub-central government
Region
Liverpool
Delivery: UKD72, United Kingdom
Contract value
£425,000ex VAT
Submissions closed
Not stated by buyer
Published
16 January 2026

Procurement

Contract period
1 February 2026 - 31 January 2028
2 years
Contract review date
30 September 2027
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
CPV classifications
  • 79110000 Legal advisory and representation services

What happened

Liverpool City Council awarded this contract to WHY MEDIATE LIMITED worth £410,750 on 15 Jan 2026. The contract runs until 31 Jan 2028.

Description

Liverpool City Council is required to provide disagreement resolution and mediation services in accordance with its statutory duties under the Children and Families Act 2014. These services include disagreement resolution, mediation advice, and mediation, each serving a distinct role within the legal framework.

The services are delivered independently of the Council, ensuring impartiality and confidentiality. They offer families and young people an opportunity to resolve disputes at an early stage, helping to avoid formal legal proceedings and reducing the need for time-consuming and costly appeals to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal.

Additional information

1 extension option(s) available, 0 taken; up to 6 months in total

Option: 6 months, from 2028-02-01, to 2028-07-31, Extension option available

Awarded supplier

Supplier
WHY MEDIATE LIMITED
Companies House: 09148466
Award value
£410,750
Award date
15 January 2026

Contact

Address
Cunard Building, Liverpool, L3 1DS
Contact name
Gill Astill

Identifiers

Buyer reference
DN786664
Notice ID
003772-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586ac

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