Planning

Tutoring Service within East Sussex

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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PlanningUpdate

15 May 2025 at 18:57

Planning

15 May 2025 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Tutoring Service within East Sussex". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category and will be conducted using an open procedure aimed at awarding contracts to multiple suppliers. It is part of a special "lightTouch" regime. Located in Lewes, East Sussex, the council has planned a contract period starting on 1st October 2025, potentially extending up to 30th September 2031. The council has indicated a publication date for the future notice of 1st July 2025. This planned procurement is based on legal guidelines set out in the legislation '2023/54 UKPGA'. The service will cater to children and young people across East Sussex, with a legal basis grounded in UK public procurement law.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the education sector, particularly those specialising in educational services and training for young people. Given the nature of the tutoring service, businesses with capabilities in providing comprehensive educational programmes and a track record in educational delivery are well-suited to compete for this tender. The contract’s potential duration through to 2031 offers a lengthy engagement that can enable stable business growth and a steady revenue stream. Organisations with the flexibility to accommodate public authority requirements and with experience in the public sector will find this procurement process aligns well with their service offerings and strategic objectives.

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Notice Title

Tutoring Service within East Sussex

Notice Description

This procurement is likely to be an open procedure to award multiple suppliers to provide tutoring for children and young people in East Sussex. The duration of the contract has yet to be confirmed. The estimated end date and extension is based on a standard 4 years plus two year extension option. This may change before the Tender Notice is published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051465
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021982-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.wilkinson@eastsussex.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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