Planning

Tuition Services

THURROCK COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 10:07

PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 11:32

PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 11:27

Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 07:11

Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Thurrock Council is currently at the planning stage for the contracting of tuition services in the Thurrock region. This process is categorized under the education and training services industry, with a specific focus on youth education services. The tuition services contract is part of the Light Touch Regime, reflecting its nature as a service procurement above the threshold. Key activities are planned to take place from January to March 2026, with the tender launch followed by the award in April/May 2026, leading to a live contract starting on 1st September 2026. The future notice date is scheduled for 1st July 2026. Thurrock Council operates from Grays, UKH32, with the primary procurement category being services.

This tender provides expansive opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in catering to special education needs. The procurement process supports participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting diversity within the provider base. Interested businesses could benefit from the steady demand resulting from the increasing number of pupils with Education, Health, and Care Plans and the need for diverse tuition solutions. Companies offering in-person or online tuition, particularly for cohorts with social, emotional, and mental health needs, may find this tender a substantial opportunity for growth. By aligning their offerings to Thurrock Council's strategic objectives such as improving cost-effectiveness, enhancing pupil outcomes, and supporting reintegration into mainstream education, they could achieve significant business growth.

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Notice Title

Tuition Services

Notice Description

The provision of tuition services in Thurrock. This is a Pipeline Notice. This notice does not constitute a call for pre-market engagement or competition, it is to inform the market of a future potential opportunity. Please do not respond to this notice. The details included in this notice remains subject to change as the council further develops the procurement strategy.

Planning Information

Interested parties should complete the questionnaire on In-tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/thurrockcouncil/aspx/ProjectManage/1623

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012703-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80310000 - Youth education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 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
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
TLH32 Thurrock

Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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