Award

THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES IN RUTLAND

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2026 at 11:15

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council has concluded a public procurement process for the provision of educational psychology services, specifically focused on assessments for children with special educational needs and disabilities within Rutland. The contracting process, initiated as an open competition, has been completed with an award to Sanctuary Personnel Limited. The contract, valued at £95,928, began on 1 January 2026 and will run until 31 August 2026. The procurement falls under the category of social work and related services and was classified as a below-threshold procurement under UK legislation. The process moved from tender to award and contract completion, indicating a fully executed procurement cycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the educational psychology and health services sectors, particularly those specialising in special educational needs. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality psychological assessments and support services would find this contract beneficial. Additionally, businesses that can maintain competitive pricing while ensuring high standards of service are particularly well-suited to participate in similar public sector procurements, as evidenced by the 70% quality and 30% price award criteria used in this tender. The open method of procurement encourages a broad range of participants, including SMEs and social enterprises, to engage in future opportunities with local government bodies like Rutland County Council.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES IN RUTLAND

Notice Description

Educational Psychology assessments for children with SEND needs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dde0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005658-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,928 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Brooks
Contact Email
commissioning@rutland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Local Authority
Rutland
Electoral Ward
Oakham South
Westminster Constituency
Rutland and Stamford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

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