--- title: "Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-125f0aa5-aed0-4ddd-98c2-3eef65cddc01.json) ## Summary Liverpool City Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Virtual School - Clinical Psychology Led Education Support," classified under the "Social work services" category. This procurement is an open procedure suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). The service will operate in the United Kingdom, particularly within England, and is slated to begin on 1st September 2026, concluding on 31st August 2029, with the potential for a 12-month extension. Key deadlines include the tender period closing on 31st July 2026. The contract, valued at £302,400 inclusive of the extension, aims to provide a non-clinical psychology-informed service to support children in care and schools through training, consultation, and strategic leadership. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational and social support services, particularly those with expertise in trauma-informed and attachment-aware consultation. Companies focusing on workforce development and multi-agency collaboration will find this opportunity well-aligned with their skill sets. With an annual commitment of approximately 88 service delivery days, the contract is structured to allow for substantial engagement with stakeholders in the educational and social care sectors, enabling businesses to expand their service offerings and establish long-term partnerships within the public sector. ## Notice Liverpool City Council, through Liverpool Virtual School, is seeking a provider to deliver a psychology-informed workforce development and consultation service that supports children in care, previously looked-after children, and children with a social worker. The service will provide trauma-informed and attachment-aware consultation, training, reflective supervision, and strategic leadership support to schools, social care professionals, carers, and Virtual School staff. The focus is on improving educational planning, inclusive practice, workforce capability, and multi-agency collaboration through psychologically informed approaches that strengthen understanding of children's needs, behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in learning. The service is educational rather than clinical, and no therapy, diagnosis or treatment is required under the contract. The contract is valued at PS75,600 per annum, with an initial term of 3 years and an option to extend for a further 12 months, giving a potential total contract value of up to PS302,400 (inclusive of the extension period). Delivery will comprise approximately 88 days per year over an 11-month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5040ca04-e88a-4b71-8a2f-139996449fe1 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £302,400 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 1DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Waterfront South | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5040ca04-e88a-4b71-8a2f-139996449fe1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5040ca04-e88a-4b71-8a2f-139996449fe1 2nd July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=d5b22060-8374-f111-813c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.liverpool.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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