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SEN & Virtual School Tuition Services

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Feb 2026 at 12:18

Tender

15 Jan 2025 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process initiated by Westminster City Council, titled "SEN & Virtual School Tuition Services," falls under the industry category of education and training services. This tender, valued at £7,800,000, seeks to deliver tuition services for children and young people across London (UKI region), with a focus on special educational needs and virtual schooling. The process is in the active tender stage, following an open procurement method. The submission deadline was set for 17 February 2025, with the bidding process commencing on the same date. The procurement aligns with statutory education obligations under the Education Act (1996), the Children Act (1989), and the Children and Families Act (2014).

For businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in special education and e-learning platforms, this tender represents a significant opportunity for growth. It offers avenues for service providers to expand their offerings and engage with a major regional authority like Westminster City Council. Companies with a strong track record in delivering educational services and innovative virtual learning solutions would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procurement method ensures that qualified businesses have a fair opportunity to participate and bid for this substantial contract.

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Notice Title

SEN & Virtual School Tuition Services

Notice Description

Providing access to appropriate education is a statutory obligation and the tuition services will meet the requirements as set out within the Education Act (1996), the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act (2014).

Lot Information

SEN

Providing access to appropriate education is a statutory obligation and the tuition services will meet the requirements as set out within the Education Act (1996), the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act (2014). The overarching aim of the project is to deliver excellent tuition services for children and young people to reach their full potential. The tuition provision will support children and young people to achieve their educational goals and ambitions for after education.

Virtual Schools

Providing access to appropriate education is a statutory obligation and the tuition services will meet the requirements as set out within the Education Act (1996), the Children Act (1989) and the Children and Families Act (2014). The overarching aim of the project is to deliver excellent tuition services for children and young people to reach their full potential. The tuition provision will support children and young people to achieve their educational goals and ambitions for after education.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014719-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,808,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@westminster.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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