Award

SEND Alternative Provision (Call-Off Stage Two) for Tutoring, Inclusion Support & Therapies

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 11:55

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 12:23

Planning

23 Dec 2024 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has completed a procurement process for the SEND Alternative Provision, titled “SEND Alternative Provision (Call-Off Stage Two) for Tutoring, Inclusion Support & Therapies.” This contract focuses on providing essential education and support services for individuals with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), encompassing primary to higher education services within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilized a selective call-off from a framework agreement, which was active as of September 2025, and will run until the end of August 2029. The total contract value is up to £160,000,000, aimed at fulfilling statutory obligations under the Children & Families Act and SEND Regulations (2014).

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in providing tailored educational services. Businesses specializing in tutoring (both online and in-person), regulated therapies, and inclusion support are well-suited to compete for future call-offs. The flexibility of the framework allows for adjustments and additions, providing ongoing prospects for innovative service providers aiming to enhance support for pupils with special educational needs. Interested parties should maintain engagement through Hampshire County Council’s e-tendering portal to stay updated on future opportunities.

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Notice Title

SEND Alternative Provision (Call-Off Stage Two) for Tutoring, Inclusion Support & Therapies

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council conducted a call off exercise off the SEND Alternative Provision Register, referenced CS25116A, B & C, for the provision of Tutoring, Inclusion Support and Therapy services for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These plans cater to children, young people, and adults with special educational needs requiring support beyond what educational settings can offer. The services awarded under the register aim to meet statutory obligations under the Children & Families Act and SEND Regulations (2014) by assessing, meeting, and reviewing the needs of these pupils through family and professional engagement. In scope services currently include Lot A Tutoring (in-person and online tutoring, both QTS and non-QTS qualified and specialist teaching) Lot B Inclusion Support and Lot 3 Therapies (Occupational Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, other regulated therapies and SEND consultancy) with flexibility for future adjustments. After the initial period, the Register reopened on 18th August 2025 and will remain open for the duration of the Register. Please see link below to the Children's Services open framework information about contractors https://www.hants.gov.uk/business/procurement/childrens-services-open-framework-contractors for details of initial suppliers that have been awarded a call off contract for the SEND Alternative Provision Register. The Children's Services open framework information about contractors page will be updated as further suppliers are awarded call offs during the lifetime of the Framework. Additional information: The total value of call offs made under the Framework is up to PS160,00,000. The value of the call off will be dependant on placement numbers. No contracts are guaranteed to any approved supplier on the Call Off.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcee3dea-f45c-44b7-b985-944c6a960668
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e16e69ac-b62e-4e43-ae7d-906fb4f60149
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINCHESTER
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

BRIGHT & BUBBLY

ELS ALTERNATIVE LEARNING

ENEMY OF BOREDOM ACADEMY

FAREGOS HOME EDUCATION GROUP (EXAMS AND TUITION

KITE THERAPEUTIC LEARNING SERVICE

LINSEY SPICER TRADING AS ACHIEVE YOUR POTENTIAL

MINDSENSEABILITY

NGAGED

OVERWORLD AMP

THE DARE2DREAM FOUNDATION

THE O.T. PRACTICE

THE PLAN B AP COMMUNITY INTEREST

THRIVEOLOGY WELLNESS

TLC SPACE

TORI RIST TRADING AS MORE EDUCATION (KOALA

V STANLEY & C BELLFIELD TRADING AS THE PLAYHOUSE FOUNDATION

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