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Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service- External Conflict Resolution

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery · Central government

In brief

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery is looking for suppliers for consultancy and care work (Northern Ireland).

It is a framework worth up to £40,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 4 January 2027.

Bids close at 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Friday 20 November 2026
Bids by
11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for consultancy contracts in this region (from 49 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £40,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

ICRIR wishes to establish a call-off framework/contract for the provision of independent external workplace mediation and conflict resolution services. The service will provide access to suitably qualified and experienced mediators to support the early resolution of workplace disputes, employee relations issues and conflict situations. The arrangement will operate on an as-required basis with no guarantee of work, enabling the organisation to access specialist mediation expertise only when required. The contract will support positive employee relations outcomes, reduce the risk of escalation into formal procedures, and provide value for money through a flexible, demand-led service model.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: etendersni.gov.uk.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Friday 20 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Monday 30 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 101427-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 104752-2026

About the buyer

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryLast 12 months

Procurements

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Awards

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From notice 101427-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 October 2026, last updated 4 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 4 November 2026.