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RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council

Rutland County Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2026 at 15:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Jun 2026 at 16:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:02

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council procured educational psychology services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Rutland. The service supports the council in meeting its statutory duties by providing educational psychology assessments and related input for Education, Health and Care Plans. The requirement is for psychologist services, including work associated with the estimated local demand for EHC Plans. Delivery is across Rutland, an East Midlands unitary authority whose main population centres include Oakham and Uppingham, as well as its village communities. Rutland County Council is the buyer, with Welland Procurement managing the procurement on its behalf. This is a public-sector services opportunity focused on educational psychology provision rather than general healthcare or broader social care services.

The procurement is complete and awarded following an open procedure. One contract was awarded to Sanctuary Personnel Limited on 1 June 2026, with a value of £1,600,200 excluding VAT (£1,920,240 including VAT). The contract was signed on 14 August 2026 and runs from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031, with an option to extend by up to two years on a 1+1 basis, subject to annual review, satisfactory performance and council requirements. The tender closing deadline was 27 March 2026, and the award period ended on 29 May 2026. Six bids were received. Evaluation weighted price at 30%, quality at 60% and social value at 10%. The procurement comprised one lot.

This award indicates sustained local-authority demand for qualified educational psychology capacity supporting statutory SEND responsibilities and EHC Plan assessments. A credible future competitor would need suitably qualified and experienced educational psychologists, robust assessment and reporting processes, and the capacity to deliver a substantial recurring workload for children and young people across Rutland. Providers should be able to demonstrate high service quality, dependable workforce arrangements and effective engagement with the council and relevant education and support services. The evaluation placed greater emphasis on quality than price, with social value also assessed, so evidence of strong clinical and professional practice, service resilience and meaningful local social value would be important. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council

Notice Description

Rutland County Council wishes to invite tenders to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver the provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland. The service aim is to support the Council in meeting its statutory duties to children and young people with special educational need and/or disabilities (SEND) by providing high quality Educational Psychology services. The estimated number of Education, Health and Care Plans required in Rutland is 135 per year. Rutland is England's smallest mainland county and unitary authority. It is situated in the East Midlands between Leicester and Peterborough and has a fast-growing population of approximately 41,000. The main population centres are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham, although the county is also rich in vibrant village communities. Budget & Potential DfE Changes Estimated Contract Value The contract value stated within this ITT is provided as an estimated value only. This estimate is based on current demand levels for Educational Psychology assessments and the forecasting data available at the time of publication. The actual number of assessments required over the contract period may vary. Potential Changes to National Requirements The Department for Education (DfE) is expected to announce potential changes relating to Educational Psychology assessment requirements. These changes may significantly reduce the overall number of assessments local authorities are required to commission. Should the DfE implement changes that materially affect demand, the Council reserves the right to adjust the volume of work commissioned under this contract. Consequently, the eventual contract value may be lower than the initial estimate, depending on the demand arising after any DfE announcement. Demand Information To support bidders' understanding of current requirements the estimated number of Education, Health and Care Plans required in Rutland is 135 per year. This data is provided for information only and should not be considered a guarantee of future activity. No Guarantee of Minimum Volume The Council does not guarantee any minimum volume of work and reserves full discretion to amend the scope or value of the contract in line with statutory changes, service needs, or evolving demand. Further information about the service requirements can be obtained in the tender documentation within this tender pack. Contract Duration The contract commencement date is 1st September 2026. The Council propose to enter into one Contract for an initial period shall of five (5) years with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years on a 1 + 1 year basis, subject to annual review by the Council. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Please note that extension options are not in any way guaranteed. Estimated Budget The estimated budget for this contract per year is: PS228,600 excluding VAT. Procurement Procedure Open procedure in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. This procurement process is being managed by Welland Procurement in partnership with the Council. Further information on Welland Procurement can be found at http://wellandprocurement.org.uk/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract commencement date is: 1st September 2026. The Council propose to enter into one Contract for an initial period shall of five (5) years with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years on a 1 + 1 year basis, subject to annual review by the Council. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Please note: that extension options are not in any way guaranteed.

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/079578-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
1 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rutland County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OAKHAM
Postcode
LE15 6HP
Postcode Area
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 LIMITED

Further Information

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