Planning

Locum Educational Psychologist Support

WIRRAL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 08:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Apr 2026 at 10:12

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wirral Council, acting as the buyer, is in the planning stage for two procurement processes related to educational psychology services. The procurement titled "Locum Educational Psychologist Support" aims to provide statutory advices for children undergoing the Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) process within the UKD74 region. This contract, operating under the light-touch regime, is scheduled to commence on 3rd August 2026 and could extend up to 2029. Key dates include the closing date for questionnaire responses on the Chest portal by 30th April 2026. The second procurement, "Educational Psychology Advices," involves delivering psychological advices required for the EHCNA process, planned to start on 1st October 2026, with renewal options for extension till 2029. Both processes are above the threshold, offering significant business opportunities for eligible entities.

These tenders present lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in psychiatrist or psychologist services, particularly those equipped to handle locum and statutory services in the educational sector. With Wirral Council as a sub-central government authority, responding organisations stand to benefit from steady service delivery contracts within the specified region. Businesses adept at navigating public procurement portals and providing high-quality, compliant psychological services can leverage these opportunities for sustainable growth. Entities familiar with the light-touch regime regulations will find this a promising avenue to expand their involvement in the public sector, aligning their expertise with local government needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Locum Educational Psychologist Support

Notice Description

Locum Educational Psychologist Support for completing statutory advices for children and young people undergoing the EHCNA process.

Planning Information

Questionnaire to be completed on the Chest portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Title- Soft Market testing- Locum Educational Psychologist Support Project reference- DN813059 Questions to be raised via the Chest portal Closing date for responses 5pm on Thursday 30th April 2026 If you experience any technical difficulties registering or using The Chest, please contact support: Email: procontractsuppliers@proactis.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067cbc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034483-2026
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral
Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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