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Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

01 Jul 2026 at 11:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2026 at 10:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has initiated a procurement process seeking a service provider for the "Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support." The procurement is in the tender stage, with the council serving as the buying organisation. The focus is on providing a psychology-informed workforce development and consultation service for children in care, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. The industry category is services, specifically social work and related services, with an emphasis on educational rather than clinical support. The tender is conducted as an open competition, below the threshold, and aims to deliver services primarily in the Liverpool region, UKD72. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 20th July 2026 and tender submissions closing on 31st July 2026. The contract is valued at £75,600 per annum for an initial term of three years, with a possible extension of 12 months, totalling up to £302,400.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and psychological support services, particularly those focusing on trauma-informed and attachment-aware practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, with the tender evaluation prioritising quality (70%), price (20%), and social value (10%). Businesses that can effectively deliver training and professional learning in both online and in-person formats, and demonstrate a thorough understanding of the impact of trauma and care experiences on children’s education, will be well-suited to compete. The service aims to foster multi-agency collaboration, enhance workforce capabilities, and support schools and carers in improving educational outcomes, making it a valuable contract for companies committed to delivering social impact and value for money.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council, through Liverpool Virtual School, is seeking a provider to deliver a psychology-informed workforce development and consultation service that supports children in care, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. The service will provide trauma-informed and attachment-aware consultation, training, reflective supervision, and strategic leadership support to schools, social care professionals, carers, and Virtual School staff. The focus is on improving educational planning, inclusive practice, workforce capability, and multi-agency collaboration through psychologically informed approaches that strengthen understanding of children's needs, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in learning. The service is educational rather than clinical, and no therapy, diagnosis or treatment is required under the contract. The contract is valued at PS75,600 per annum, with an initial term of 3 years and an option to extend for a further 12 months, giving a potential total contract value of up to PS302,400 (inclusive of the extension period). Delivery will comprise approximately 88 days per year over an 11-month period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to a further twelve (12) months at the Council's sole discretion. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory contractor performance and continued service requirements. In determining whether to exercise the extension option, the Council will consider factors including, but not limited to: - Achievement of agreed service outcomes and contract objectives. - Quality and effectiveness of service delivery. - Timeliness and responsiveness of support provided. - Positive feedback from schools, Virtual School staff and partner agencies. - Compliance with contractual requirements, performance reporting and governance arrangements. - Demonstration of value for money and ongoing strategic fit with the Council's requirements. The decision to extend the Contract will be at the sole discretion of the Council and will be subject to satisfactory performance throughout the initial contract term and the continued availability of funding.

Planning Information

Pre-Procurement Consultation Questionnaire published via ProContract: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=eff0deaf-313e-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=e0cc5631-4690-e511-80fb-000c29c9ba21

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068842
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061686-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,400 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£302,400 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
8 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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