Statutory Educational Psychology services

LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON

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12 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hillingdon has completed the procurement process for a contract dedicated to statutory Educational Psychology services. The process, which was initiated on 12th June 2026, resulted in the award to THE LONDON CHILDREN'S PRACTICE (2009) LIMITED. This contract, responding to an urgent need due to an unforeseen spike in demand for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs), was awarded without competition below the procurement threshold. The contract covers 120 days of service at a rate of £600 per day, commencing on 1st April 2026 and concluding on 31st March 2027. The service involves health and social work activities located within the UKI74 region, specifically Uxbridge, United Kingdom. The procurement method was direct, under a light-touch regime, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and addressing potential service backlogs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and psychological services, particularly those capable of responding swiftly to increased demand. Companies ranging from SMEs to larger firms, experienced in health and social services, would find this type of contract advantageous for business growth. The focus on sub-central governmental needs suggests further opportunities for suppliers with experience in providing statutory and crisis management services to public authorities. This engagement with the London Borough of Hillingdon underscores the potential for businesses to establish a lasting relationship with governmental bodies, reinforcing their position and prestige in the industry.

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Notice Title

Statutory Educational Psychology services

Notice Description

The London Borough of Hillingdon has awarded a contract for the provision of statutory Educational Psychology services. The contract provides 120 days of support at a rate of PS600 per day, with a total value of PS72,000. This award was made on an urgent basis due to a significant and unforeseen increase in demand for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNAs). Existing in-house capacity was insufficient to meet this demand. The additional provision was required to ensure compliance with statutory duties and to mitigate the risk of delays, challenge, and service backlog. Contract start date 1 April 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055844-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HILLINGDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
UXBRIDGE
Postcode
UB8 1UW
Post Town
Southall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hillingdon
Electoral Ward
Uxbridge
Westminster Constituency
Uxbridge and South Ruislip

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE LONDON CHILDREN'S PRACTICE (2009

Further Information

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