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Out of School Tuition - Open Framework

Thurrock Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 13:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

12 Feb 2026 at 10:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 11:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

06 Jan 2026 at 11:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 08:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:08

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, based in Grays, United Kingdom, is inviting tenders for the "Out of School Tuition - Open Framework," a procurement process aimed at providing education and mentoring services for individuals not in mainstream education. The contract is divided into three lots: in-person and online tuition, tuition with mentoring, and mentoring only, all within the UK's UKH32 region. The tender, which follows an open procedure under the "lightTouch" regime, requires submissions by 12 August 2026, with an expected contract start date of 1 December 2026. The framework agreement is set to conclude on 30 November 2032, after which there is an option for a two-year extension. The total contract value is £12.96 million, with documents and submissions to be managed via the In-Tend portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for providers of educational services, particularly those specialising in special education, training, and mentoring. The framework's focus on a diverse range of services allows for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, potentially expanding their business scope and portfolio. Suitable candidates will have proven capabilities in delivering flexible, high-quality educational support tailored to various needs, thereby enhancing their market presence and contributing to educational outcomes in the region. The emphasis on both in-person and online environments further creates pathways for tech-savvy and adaptable businesses to thrive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Out of School Tuition - Open Framework

Notice Description

Thurrock Council invites tenders for the provision of tuition and mentoring services to support children and young people who are not in mainstream education. This includes, but is not limited to, learners without a current school placement, those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), and individuals for whom alternative or external tuition arrangements have been identified as more appropriate to meet their educational needs. This procurement exercise will establish an Open Framework Agreement for the delivery of high-quality, flexible educational support services. The framework is designed to provide a broad range of provision across different age groups and learner needs. Services may be delivered on a one-to-one or small group basis, either in-person or online, depending on individual requirements. In addition, mentoring support may be provided alongside or independently of tuition to build confidence, address barriers to learning, and support learners' engagement and reintegration into education. The framework is divided into the following three lots: Lot 1 - Tuition (in-person and online) Lot 2 - Tuition with Mentoring (in-person and online) Lot 3 - Mentoring only (in-person) Further details regarding the scope of services, requirements, and evaluation criteria are set out in the tender documentation.

Lot Information

Tuition (in-person and online)

Delivery of tuition to support learners' educational progress, either in-person or online.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further two years

Tuition with Mentoring (in-person and online)

Combined provision of tuition and mentoring support

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further two years

Mentoring only (in-person)

Delivery of mentoring support to develop confidence, address personal and educational barriers, and support progression and reintegration into education.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a further two years

Planning Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052447
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061735-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80340000 - Special education services

80500000 - Training services

80590000 - Tutorial services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85320000 - Social 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
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-07-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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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