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Learning Support, Assessment and Tutoring service

LONDON FIRE BRIGADE

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20 Oct 2025 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process detailed in the document involves the London Fire Brigade seeking services related to Learning Support, Assessment, and Tutoring for neurodiverse employees. This tender, catalogued under industry categories such as Adult and Other Education Services and Training Services, was awarded to Genius Within C.I.C, indicating the completion of the procurement stage with an active contract status. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. The contract, valued gross at £84,000, runs from 1 April 2025 to 30 April 2026, encompassing various regions across the United Kingdom, ensuring inclusive delivery of services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in adult education and training services, particularly those with expertise in cognitive assessments and neurodiversity support. Companies capable of delivering psychological evaluations, one-to-one tutoring, group and co-coaching, will find this contract beneficial. With Genius Within C.I.C already undertaking this role, businesses looking to compete should possess similar capabilities and credentials. The input of HCPC-registered specialists emphasises the importance of professional qualifications in contributing to successful contract acquisition and fulfillment.

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Notice Title

Learning Support, Assessment and Tutoring service

Notice Description

To provide learning support services to all employees, including line managers of neurodiverse staff. Also included is the requirement for the provision of full psychological assessments, co-coaching, one to one or group tutoring and learning support for neurodiversity Psychological (cognitive) assessments will be undertaken by a registered and fully qualified specialist in this field who must be HCPC registered. Assessments shall include the following elements as a minimum: * a review of educational and occupational history; * a comprehensive assessment of cognitive abilities, including the latest version of Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale Assessment. * assessment and detailed analysis of literacy and phonological skills, including timed tests of reading comprehension and writing skills. * consideration of any emotional problems related to the learning difficulties; Should emotional difficulties arise, the LSA Team must be advised immediately * an appraisal of strengths and coping strategies. * consider reasons for referral based on workplace needs. Full Psychological Assessment Reports Following completion of each Psychological Assessment, a comprehensive report will be provided to the London Fire Brigade within specified number of working days of the assessment. The full diagnostic (cognitive) assessment report is to include general and specific recommendations for further workplace assessment. One-to-One Tutoring, Group & Co-Coaching (Adult) The London Fire Brigade may refer an employee for one-to-one tutoring, group and/or co-coaching based on the Full Psychological (cognitive) Assessment report, outcome of the Access to Work assessment or difficulties experienced in the workplace. Eligible employees are provided with a maximum of six hours one to one tutoring and two hours co-coaching sessions funded by the London Fire Brigade to provide them with strategies to effectively manage their condition within a workplace environment. Co-coaching sessions should include one or all of the following depending upon need: * organisational skills * memory strategies * working under pressure & time management (including operational incidents where appropriate and in the Control and Mobilising arena where appropriate) * planning work schedules * literacy skills (basic or high-level, as required) * note-taking techniques * speaking and listening skills * presentation skills * accuracy in number work / data entry * managing attention and focus in a variety of situations * dealing with distressing emotions * interacting positively with managers / colleagues * confidence building * situational awareness The Service Provider must provide an End-of-Tuition report, and End of Co-coaching report where relevant,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066695-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON FIRE BRIGADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procprofessionalservices@london-fire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GENIUS WITHIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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