Framework Agreement For The Provision Of: Tuition, Alternative Education Provision, Mentoring And Wellbeing, Animal Assisted Support And Therapy Provision

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council has initiated a planned public procurement process regarding a framework agreement for various services aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25. The services include tuition, mentoring and wellbeing, alternative education provisions, care and support, equine and animal support, and therapy provisions. This process is currently in the planning stage and is part of a light touch procurement regime, with a framework agreement technique in place. The planned communication of a future notice is due on 7 September 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2029, with potential extensions until 31 March 2031. The contract will be located in Stevenage, UK, with a gross value of £46,420,018.

This tender is designed to create substantial opportunities for businesses in the education, health services, veterinary services, and social work sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the contract's suitability criteria accommodating such organisations. Businesses capable of providing targeted interventions in education and wellbeing for young people will find ample opportunity for growth and expansion through this tender. The diverse range of services required opens the door to a variety of providers who can deliver innovative solutions in both traditional and alternative educational and support services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement For The Provision Of: Tuition, Alternative Education Provision, Mentoring And Wellbeing, Animal Assisted Support And Therapy Provision

Notice Description

The local authority is looking for providers to support with a number of time limited interventions for children and young people, aged 0 to 25, that help to support them in meeting outcomes specified within their EHCPs and enable them to reintegrate into education or onto their next pathway. The local authority is looking for the following areas of provision: - Tuition - Mentoring and wellbeing - Alternative Provision (such as mechanics, hair and beauty) - Care and support - Equine and animal support - Therapy (such as speech and language and occupational therapy)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060229-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80300000 - Higher education services

80400000 - Adult and other education services

80500000 - Training services

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

85100000 - Health services

85200000 - Veterinary services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,420,018 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Further Information

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