Darpariaeth Gwasanaethau Tiwtor MTCBC ar gyfer disgyblion sy'n cael eu haddysgu y tu allan i'r ysgol (EOTAS) MTCBC Provision of Tuition Services for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS)

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 15:35

TenderUpdate

12 May 2026 at 10:19

Tender

08 May 2026 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council pertains to the provision of tuition services for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS). The council, a sub-central government authority under Welsh devolved regulations, is situated at Civic Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of special education services and targets the region of UKL15. The award stage of the procurement has reached completion, with a contract being awarded to Equity Foundation Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Merthyr Tydfil. The procurement followed an open procedure and was valued at approximately £1,896,921 gross. The contract's period spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, with an optional extension up to a maximum of 31st August 2031, subject to performance. Key dates include the standstill period ending on 17th July 2026 and the milestone for contract signature scheduled for the same date.

This tender opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in alternative education services or those with expertise in handling pupils with special educational requirements due to medical, wellbeing, or behavioural considerations. With the requirement to provide a person-centred educational approach, companies with experience in delivering personalised tuition within local authority frameworks will find this contract attractive for expanding their operational reach and securing long-term collaboration with public sector entities. Furthermore, the focus on delivering the service at local authority premises provides potential collaborators the advantage of contributing significant social value within the region of Merthyr Tydfil, ensuring consistency and continuity in education for affected pupils. SMEs in the educational sector are especially encouraged to engage, given the explicit suitability considerations outlined within the tender.

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Notice Title

Darpariaeth Gwasanaethau Tiwtor MTCBC ar gyfer disgyblion sy'n cael eu haddysgu y tu allan i'r ysgol (EOTAS) MTCBC Provision of Tuition Services for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS)

Notice Description

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn dyfarnu contract ar gyfer darparu gwasanaethau hyfforddiant i ddisgyblion sy'n cael eu haddysgu mewn lleoliadau heblaw am ysgol (EOTAS). Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is awarding a contract for the Provision of Tuition Services for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Hyd at 24 mis o estyniad yn amodol ar berfformiad ac yn ddarostyngedig i gytundeb y ddwy ochr. up to 24 months extension subject to performance and by mutual agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0694e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063830-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,580,767 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUITY FOUNDATION

Further Information

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