Planning

RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Oakham, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council." This procurement falls within the services sector, specifically targeting Psychiatry or Psychology services (CPV code 85121270). The initiative is part of the council's efforts to comply with statutory obligations under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015. Interested parties are invited to engage in a preliminary market engagement process, with responses to a questionnaire due by 19th December 2025. This exercise will inform future service provisions and delivery options. The project has a planned contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2031, offering renewals potentially extending to 2033, with a total estimated value up to £1,680,000 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to secure a long-term contract with a local authority. Those with expertise in providing educational psychology services will find this an excellent chance to expand their operations within Rutland, a region that boasts vibrant communities and aims to enhance its educational support systems. By participating in this soft market testing, businesses can influence the future scope and requirements of the service, aligning their offerings with the council’s strategic compliance goals. This is an ideal contract for companies keen on playing a role in improving educational outcomes through specialised services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Provision of Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council. Rutland is England's smallest mainland county and unitary authority. It is situated in the East Midlands between Leicester and Peterborough and has a population of just over 41,000 The main population centres are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham, although the county is also rich in vibrant village communities. Educational Psychology (EP) is a statutory provision required under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 2015. The Council is exploring how best to implement this legislation and deliver the legal timescales for Education Health and Care assessments under the Act. The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland. The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process. Providers are invited to provide a response to the questionnaire that can be accessed via the below ProContract link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=1075c010-f5c9-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Planning Information

Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076827-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commissioning@rutland.gov.uk, wellandprocurement@melton.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
Melton
Electoral Ward
Melton Warwick
Westminster Constituency
Melton and Syston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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