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THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT FOR WIGAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Wigan Council

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16 Apr 2026 at 13:35

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wigan Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Therapeutic and Psychology Support for Wigan Virtual School", aimed at addressing the psychological needs of children supported by the Virtual School. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the Wigan region. Signed on 15 April 2026, the contract will run from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The procurement process was direct and below the threshold, meaning it was completed without competition. Meadows Psychology Services Limited has been selected as the supplier, leveraging a 12-month pilot scheme to offer trauma-informed psychological consultation and therapeutic interventions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological services and trauma support. Organisations experienced in addressing emotional dysregulation and improving school placement stability among children are particularly well-suited. The initiative seeks to fill a gap in specialist provision, thereby promoting growth for businesses adept in these areas. For SMEs, especially those in the social services sector, this contract could complement existing operations and expand service offerings in the community. Prospective suppliers will benefit from aligning their capabilities with the specific needs identified by Wigan Council, establishing valuable partnerships within the local authority sphere.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT FOR WIGAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Notice Description

Children and young people supported by the Virtual School experience disproportionately high levels of trauma, emotional dysregulation and emotionally based school avoidance, impacting attendance, attainment and placement stability. This 12-month pilot enables timely access to trauma-informed psychological consultation, direct therapeutic intervention and workforce development, complementing existing services and addressing an identified gap in specialist provision for children looked after and previously looked after.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068435
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034705-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,996 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wigan Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIGAN
Postcode
WN1 1YN
Postcode Area
Wigan
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wigan
Electoral Ward
Wigan Central
Westminster Constituency
Wigan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEADOWS PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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