Planning

Educational Tutors

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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Planning

01 Apr 2026 at 08:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process titled "Educational Tutors." This tender focuses on providing education and training services through face-to-face and online tuition for pupils with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). The procurement is categorised under the services sector, with the specific category being education and training services. The contract will be executed in the UKD63 region, United Kingdom. The procurement is structured to facilitate a framework agreement and is scheduled to start on 4th January 2027, with an end date of 3rd January 2030 and a potential extension until 2032. A future notice will be published on 1st July 2026, which marks a key date in this process.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the education sector, particularly those providing tutoring services. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the framework agreement structure and the light-touch regime. Businesses with capabilities in offering face-to-face as well as online tuition, especially those familiar with handling pupils requiring specialised educational support, will find this procurement opportunity beneficial for expansion and growth. The renewal option within this tender ensures that successful bidders could have long-term engagement with the council, aiding in stable business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Educational Tutors

Notice Description

face to face tuition and/or online tuition for pupils with an EHCP from multiple providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030093-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 3 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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