RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services in Rutland for Rutland County Council

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2026 at 15:29

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:02

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council, in collaboration with Welland Procurement, has completed the contracting process for the provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland. This project, under the initiative "RCC-1588", aims to support the council's statutory obligations towards children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The procurement stage is now marked as 'complete', following an open procurement procedure compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. The award was granted to Sanctuary Personnel Limited, with a contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and spanning five years, plus an option for a two-year extension. Situated in the East Midlands, Rutland is known for its dynamic community centred around Oakham and Uppingham.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in Educational and Psychological services, particularly for those capable of navigating changing requirements, as outlined by the Department for Education. As the project spans several years and involves an estimated annual budget of £228,600 excluding VAT, it is well-suited for experienced suppliers who can deliver comprehensive and adaptable services. The project can also provide exposure and a foothold for larger firms in specialised public sector tenders, given Rutland’s evolving demand and possible changes in national guidelines affecting educational psychology assessments. Businesses aiming for growth in public sector provisioning and those with capabilities in handling service-oriented contracts in the East Midlands could find valuable prospects within this contract.

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Notice Title

RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services in Rutland 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e841
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051562-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SANCTUARY PERSONNEL

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