AwardedAwarded 1 April 2026
Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services
Cumberland Council · Local authority
In brief
Cumberland Council awarded care work to Why Mediate Limited (trading as Mediatelegal) on 1 April 2026.
The notice gives a value of £205,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
Cumberland Council have commissioned a provider to deliver Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Services for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
These services aim to resolve disputes before an appeal is lodged with the First-tier Tribunal ("the Tribunal") about a local authority decision.
Supporting outcomes in relation to this and the Council's Delivery Plan 2025-27 includes the following priorities:
• Improving outcomes for children and families
• Promoting health and wellbeing
Disagreements can include the local authority's or an education provider's duties and provision, health and social care provision through the EHCP process and school exclusions for children with SEND.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Why Mediate Limited (trading as Mediatelegal) (SME) | £205,000 | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 072999-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 080059-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 034213-2026
About the buyer
Cumberland CouncilLast 12 months
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From notice 072999-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025, last updated 15 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.