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Planning

24 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the CO2634_HLE Intervention Programme, aimed at enhancing Home Learning Environment (HLE) interventions for disadvantaged families. This programme, supported by Section 31 grant development funding from the Department for Education, focuses on improving language development, cognitive skills, and social and emotional development of children from low-income households and other at-risk groups in the UKK15 region. The total value of the contract is set at £220,000, with the intervention lasting from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2029. A preliminary market engagement will occur online on 4th August 2026 for interested parties, who must register their interest by 16:30 on 3rd August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, specialising in primary education services to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in delivering outreach-based interventions and experience in programmes like the PEEP (Learning Together) model will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The project's emphasis on collaboration offers potential business growth through the development of partnerships, enhancing community engagement, and contributing to essential educational outcomes. With the notice issued for future communication updates expected on 1st November 2026, interested businesses are encouraged to prepare for tender submissions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CO2634_HLE Intervention Programme

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council has Section 31 (S31) grant development funding from the Department for Education to deliver Home Learning Environment (HLE) interventions. HLE refers to the quality of learning, interaction and stimulation a child experiences at home and is a key driver of school readiness and long-term outcomes. Evidence shows that improving HLE has a significant impact on: * Language development * Cognitive skills * Social and emotional development The funding will be used to target 80 disadvantaged families, with a particular focus on: * Low-income households * Groups with low engagement in early years services (including those not taking up funded childcare offers) * Children at risk of poor school readiness Delivery of HLE interventions will be undertaken by the Recipient, using a targeted, outreach-based model of support. Practitioners will be trained in the PEEP (Learning Together) model, an evidence-based programme included within the Department for Education's menu of HLE interventions and suitable for use with government funding. The Recipient shall work collaboratively with the Family Hub supplier, Spurgeons, to support the identification and engagement of appropriate families for the Project

Planning Information

This will be held online via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 4th August 2026. If you wish to attend please email amy.colderick@wiltshire.gov.uk and a teams invite will be sent t once this invitation to attend process has closed at 16:30hrs on Monday 3rd August

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d382
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070408-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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