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Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service

Birmingham City Council

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Tender

28 Jan 2026 at 15:17

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

31 Oct 2025 at 09:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 12:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 12:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

28 Oct 2025 at 16:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 Oct 2025 at 14:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is actively seeking tenders for the Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service, aimed at enhancing the educational journeys of children under its care. This tender, falling under the services category, specifically focuses on welfare and counselling services for children and young people. The contract, valued at £800,000, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and span three years with a possible one-year extension contingent on performance and funds. Utilising an open procedure, interested parties are encouraged to submit bids via the Council's e-tendering system by noon on 2nd March 2026. The service will be delivered within the UKG31 region, targeting school transitions and exam support for vulnerable children.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational support, welfare services, and counselling for children. Organisations with expertise in managing educational transitions and exam preparedness are well-suited to compete. With quality, social value, and price being key award criteria, businesses can leverage their strengths in delivering impactful and value-driven educational services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance, especially if they demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects and offer innovative solutions compliant with high standards and safeguarding protocols.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service

Notice Description

Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) seeks to commission an early intervention and prevention Educational Well-Being Service. This service will enrich the educational experiences of children who are looked-after, previously looked-after, or known to social care in Birmingham. The aim is to maximise educational achievement, inclusion and progression by addressing individual needs with specific focus on: (1) preparing for and taking public examinations and tests; and (2) supporting vulnerable children through normal admissions round school-to-school transitions. The service will deliver programmes and direct support that: * Prepare and support children and young people to revise for and sit national examinations/tests (e.g., SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels, and equivalent). * Support confident school transitions at key stages (Pre-1 to Reception, Reception to Year 1, Infant to Junior, Year 6 to Year 7, Year 8 to Year 9, Year 11 to Post-16, Year 13 to Year 14 or Higher Education/employment/training). The contract will commence on 03 September 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Planning Information

Please register and express an interest to complete the web form questionnaire available on the Council's e-tendering portal 'Intend' www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Deadline for Submission is Noon on Thursday 13th November 2025. All communications must be made via the Council’s e-tendering system. Please do not contact Council Officers directly. For technical support: cps@birmingham.gov.uk. All information shared during this SMT will be treated confidentially and used solely to inform future commissioning decisions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d566
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007682-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 2 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Birmingham City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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