UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Wiltshire Council is seeking a provider who can deliver independent disagreement resolution, mediation advice and mediation in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN and Disability Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25. A group of Local Authorities in the southwest region have agreed to participate in regional arrangements for the provision of disagreement resolution, mediation advice and mediation services (“the Services”). Wiltshire Council (“the Lead Authority”) will lead the procurement for the Services on behalf of the other participating Local Authorities. Participating Joint South-West Region Authorities : Cornwall Bath and North East Somerset (BANES) Bristol Devon Dorset Gloucestershire Isles of Scilly North Somerset Plymouth South Gloucestershire Somerset Swindon Torbay

Under s149 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, local authorities have a statutory duty to deal with stray dogs and must appoint an officer for the purpose of discharging their stray dog functions. Local authorities are required to seize stray dogs found in a public place and detain them for up to seven days. The local authority is also required to lawfully dispose of the dog after seven days if not claimed by the owner.