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Access to Education Section 19 Service

Wirral Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Oct 2025 at 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Sep 2025 at 09:38

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

29 May 2025 at 08:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Wirral Council focuses on delivering online tuition services for children unable to access suitable education in compliance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. The contract, titled "Access to Education Section 19 Service," falls under the services category with a primary focus on education and training, specifically tailored for primary and secondary education services. The procurement follows a competitive and flexible procedure method and has reached the award stage, with EDCLASS LTD securing the contract. This engagement is set to be conducted in the UKD74 region, with services valid from 17 October 2025 through to 14 September 2027, with potential extensions reaching to 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and training services to expand their offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector. Firms equipped with robust online delivery capabilities and an understanding of educational frameworks will find it advantageous to engage in such procurements. The contract value stands at £975,460, illustrating a significant investment in education, with room for SMEs and larger enterprises alike, particularly those able to innovate in remote learning solutions, to participate and influence outcomes positively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Education Section 19 Service

Notice Description

This contract will deliver online tuition for children of compulsory school age who are not receiving suitable education, in accordance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments. 1st September 2027-31st August 2028 1st September 2028-31st August 2029

Planning Information

Email sent to DFE accredited suppliers, with relevant questions relating to requirements. • Would your school be willing to work in this way, with 'seats' as outlined above? • What would the cost be per seat? • Please indicate your preferred contract length. • Please can you confirm how you would facilitate pupils to transition back into mainstream education? • Please describe or attach your curriculum offer? • Please confirm if you would be interested in bidding for this opportunity?

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066820-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£975,460 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£975,460 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2025Expired
Award Date
4 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wirral Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDCLASS LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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