Tender

Support Work to promote the Education of Previously Looked-After Children

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 14:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Support Work to promote the Education of Previously Looked-After Children." This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located within the region of UKK12, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026 and a final tender submission deadline on 10th July 2026. The contract is valued at £90,000 (excluding VAT) for an initial term of 36 months, employing an open competition procurement method with light touch regulations applicable.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational support and training services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract prioritises quality over price, with a 90% weighting on service delivery, resourcing, mobilisation, and monitoring and evaluation criteria. Given the focus on trauma-informed training for previously looked-after children, businesses with expertise in these areas would be well-suited to apply, providing a promising avenue for growth within a vital community-support sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Work to promote the Education of Previously Looked-After Children

Notice Description

Support Work to promote the Education of Previously Looked-After Children This contract is an enhanced, individual offer to run alongside our advice, guidance and trauma-informed training offers for schools and families. The total value of this contracts initial 36 month term is PS90,000 (ex VAT).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b44c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055822-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA1 5AW
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Kingsmead
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Further Information

Notice Documents

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