Tender

RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council

RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

27 Feb 2026 at 14:02

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

Rutland County Council, partnering with Welland Procurement, is inviting tenders for the provision of Educational Psychology Services, aiming to support their statutory duties towards children with special educational needs or disabilities in Rutland. Located in the East Midlands, Rutland is a rapidly growing county which presents a dynamic service requirement for approximately 135 Education, Health and Care Plans annually. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with submissions open via an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, and tenders are expected to be submitted by 27th March 2026. The anticipated contract, valued at an estimated £1,600,200 excluding VAT, is planned to commence on 1st September 2026, initially spanning five years with potential extensions dependent on performance.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in psychiatrist or psychologist services, specifically those specialising in educational psychology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to apply, given the suitability for these types of organisations. The open procedure allows for a competitive environment where businesses that demonstrate strong quality measures, social value, and cost efficiencies will have a favourable chance. Companies already embedded in the UK educational sector or those looking to expand into public service provision in dynamic and evolving environments will find this contract beneficial and fitting.

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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/ Tender documents can be found at: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ Select "view opportunities" then choose Welland Procurement from the organisations drop down menu.

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/017954-2026
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

85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,600,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

WELLAND PROCUREMENT

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
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

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