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title: "Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution"
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# Establishment of Framework for Mediation Service– External Conflict Resolution

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/establishment-of-framework-for-mediation-service-external-conflict-resolution-ocds-h6vhtk-07b305). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Notice summary:** 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.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (open for submissions, 33 days left when this document was generated)
- **Buyer:** [Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/independent-commission-for-reconciliation-and-information-re-GB-PPON-PTRZ-8396-ZBWP)
- **Concession Value (operator's expected revenue):** £40,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 8 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Below threshold - open competition
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Counselling services, Human resources management consultancy services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/establishment-of-framework-for-mediation-service-external-conflict-resolution-ocds-h6vhtk-07b305#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-07b305`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** about 6 bids (model forecast), with the distribution from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** not shown for these lots; the published data do not support one.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/establishment-of-framework-for-mediation-service-external-conflict-resolution-ocds-h6vhtk-07b305#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [etendersni.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fetendersni.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/establishment-of-framework-for-mediation-service-external-conflict-resolution-ocds-h6vhtk-07b305#participate

## Description
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.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 79414000, 85312320

- **Estimated Value:** £40,000

- **Contract Period:** 22/01/2027 to 22/01/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F104732-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-11-04T14:39:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-11-05T03:36:58.714Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-07b305