Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - SEN and Virtual School Tuition

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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18 May 2026 at 14:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council, in collaboration with The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, is in the planning stage of establishing a Tuition Services Framework for providing bespoke individual tuition services for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Virtual School provision. The procurement process is set in the context of public authority sub-central government and involves services under the industry category of special education services. The procurement is currently in the market engagement phase, with a deadline for engagement responses by 2nd June 2026. The project is located in London, and is part of a broader strategic partnership aimed at enhancing educational support across these boroughs.

This preliminary market engagement presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on SEN and virtual learning environments. With an estimated contract value of £8,135,515 and a framework agreement allowing for both in-person and online tuition, companies with a proven track record in education and capacity to deliver custom learning solutions will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate and register on the Jaggaer eSourcing solution to be eligible for contracting. Engaging in this framework could provide significant growth prospects for businesses prepared to scale their offerings and contribute to educational welfare within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - SEN and Virtual School Tuition

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are looking to establish a Tuition Services Framework for bespoke individual tuition (in-person and online) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Virtual School provision.

Planning Information

WCC and RBKC are seeking input from tuition providers ahead of the tender to gauge market interest and capacity for this opportunity. As part of this preliminary engagement, interested providers are invited to complete a questionnaire, which also offers an opportunity to ask questions and clarify details. Responses will help shape our approach and refine the service specification. All information provided will be treated as commercially sensitive and kept confidential. Participation is voluntary and will not provide any advantage in any future procurement process. To complete the questionnaire, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiHcUQlV1P2pMm18iU7GFn11UN0RVRDlMUEZUQlY4T1NTSFlKUlJYT1o3Sy4u&route=shorturl Providers must register in Jaggaer, the eSourcing solution to contract with the council. If you are not a registered provider in Jaggaer, please visit the page https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/procurement/our-esourcing-and-contract-management-solution and click the link 'Our eSourcing and Contract Management Solution | Westminster City Council' to register.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045422-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,135,515 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Campden
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Further Information

Notice Documents

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