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

BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bath & North East Somerset Council is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the project titled "Support Work to promote the Education of Previously Looked-After Children". This tender falls under the education and training services industry category, with a primary location in the UKK12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the tender stage, with critical dates including an enquiry period ending on 26th June 2026 and a submission deadline of 10th July 2026 at 13:00 BST. The procurement method employed is an open, below-threshold competition specifically designed to encourage wide participation and ensure transparency in the selection process. The total contract value for the initial 36-month term is £90,000 (excluding VAT).

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education support services, particularly those with a focus on previously looked-after children. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are especially well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required and the selection suitability criteria. Businesses that can deliver high-quality service, demonstrate effective resourcing, and provide robust mobilisation and evaluation plans are likely to find this tender opportunity aligned with their growth ambitions. The contract award puts a strong emphasis on quality, with a 90% weighting, presenting an ideal scenario for companies that excel in delivering educational support and training services to take advantage of this public spending initiative.

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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/055941-2026
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 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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