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Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support," classified under the "Social work services" category. This procurement is an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service will operate in the United Kingdom, particularly within England, and is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £302,400 inclusive of the extension, aims to provide a non-clinical psychology-informed service to support children in care and schools through training, consultation, and strategic leadership.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and social support services, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed and attachment-aware consultation. Companies focusing on workforce development and multi-agency collaboration will find this opportunity well-aligned with their skill sets. With an annual commitment of approximately 88 service delivery days, the contract is structured to allow for substantial engagement with stakeholders in the educational and social care sectors, enabling businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council, through Liverpool Virtual School, is seeking a provider to deliver a psychology-informed workforce development and consultation service that supports children in care, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. The service will provide trauma-informed and attachment-aware consultation, training, reflective supervision, and strategic leadership support to schools, social care professionals, carers, and Virtual School staff. The focus is on improving educational planning, inclusive practice, workforce capability, and multi-agency collaboration through psychologically informed approaches that strengthen understanding of children's needs, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in learning. The service is educational rather than clinical, and no therapy, diagnosis or treatment is required under the contract. The contract is valued at PS75,600 per annum, with an initial term of 3 years and an option to extend for a further 12 months, giving a potential total contract value of up to PS302,400 (inclusive of the extension period). Delivery will comprise approximately 88 days per year over an 11-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5040ca04-e88a-4b71-8a2f-139996449fe1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85310000 - Social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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