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Wigan Council - Educational Psychology Provision

WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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25 Apr 2025 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Educational Psychology Provision" under the industry category of Education and training services. This tender aims to enhance the educational psychology services to meet statutory obligations by addressing the special educational needs of children and young people. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a framework agreement, with the award being made on 24th April 2025. The successful supplier for the contract valued at £325,000 is Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. The contract is active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026 and will be applied within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in education and welfare services. The focus on educational psychology services means that businesses with a background in child and youth welfare, psychological assessments, and educational support services are well-poised to benefit. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio by contributing to impactful public service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships with local government authorities like the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Wigan Council - Educational Psychology Provision

Notice Description

This contract aims to increase the Educational Psychology provision within the Educational Psychology (EP) Service, to ensure the Council can fulfil it's statutory obligations. It will enable the Council to provide a timely response to identify the special educational needs of children and young people and the evidence-based provision they require to meet their needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c38a28b0-1903-40f5-8706-49c638848cb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dadcf4d-e6c0-4984-8923-a4a9136603c6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Post Town
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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