Tender

AT1419 - Re-opening of Educational Psychologists Associates approved Providers List

LUTON COUNCIL

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "AT1419 - Re-opening of Educational Psychologists Associates approved Providers List" under an open procedure. This process is aimed at expanding the list of approved associate educational psychologists for the Luton Child and Educational Psychology Service. It is in the tender stage, with the entire process being classified under the Education and training services category. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th October 2025, and the contract period is expected to run from 22nd December 2025 to 31st July 2030. The procurement is valued at £3,220,000, and services will be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically within England.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for qualified businesses, particularly those specialising in educational psychology services. The opportunity is most suited for firms experienced in providing face-to-face and remote psychological services and can collaborate effectively with council services to address the demand for educational psychology programmes. Although the procurement has a high value, it is not flagged specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Nevertheless, participating in such a contract could bolster a business's portfolio, particularly if they aim to expand within the public education and training sectors in England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AT1419 - Re-opening of Educational Psychologists Associates approved Providers List

Notice Description

Luton Child and Educational Psychology Service (CEPS) provides educational psychology (EP) services to schools and the council. EPs have a statutory duty to provide advice and involvement when a child or young person is undergoing an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA). We are looking to grow our approved provider's list (APL) of associate EPs who work with us on a regular basis and deliver remote and face to face services to support the growing demand for EP services and shortage of permanent staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b77bf338-d179-4d2b-a94a-abf87d03d557
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27027290-2443-437d-a692-33e275796d55
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,220,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Dec 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sal Rahman
Contact Email
saleha.rahman@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582546846

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
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
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

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