Planning

Educational Psychology Assessments

MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes City Council is planning a public procurement process titled "Educational Psychology Assessments," focusing on health and social work services within the UKJ12 region, United Kingdom. The tender, tagged as "planning," was initiated on 22 May 2026. The procurement process aims to outsource the assessment component of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and improve outcomes for children and young people. This process is in the planning stage, with a planned start date for the contract on 1 April 2028, concluding on 31 March 2033, and a future notice date set for 3 May 2027. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 gross, this procurement falls under the category of services and follows a light touch regime, indicating its above-threshold nature.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational psychology services and related health and social work sectors. Companies that can provide timely and compliant assessments as part of the EHCP framework will find this procurement advantageous for growth. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only enhance their service portfolio but also collaborate with a reputable sub-central government authority, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Educational Psychology Assessments

Notice Description

Outsourcing the assessment element of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to an external provider. The outsourcing will ensure timely assessments, compliance with statutory requirements, and better outcomes for children and young people.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048033-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 May 202712 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

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