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title: "SOFT MARKET TESTING: Educational Psychology Service in Rutland"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-21"
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# SOFT MARKET TESTING: Educational Psychology Service in Rutland

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6dc66e86-0103-4ddc-b87b-d058d21dd2b2

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## Summary

Rutland County Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise for an Educational Psychology Service, located in the East Midlands, England. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 18th August 2021 at 12:00 noon. This is not an invitation to tender, but rather a request for feedback on the proposed model for service delivery. Interested parties can access the market engagement notice published on 21st July 2021 and submit their responses via the Council's e-tendering system by the stipulated deadline.

This soft market testing presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in guidance and counselling services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in educational psychology, counselling services, and similar fields would be well-positioned to contribute their insights and potentially shape the future procurement of these services in Rutland. Engaging with the local authority during this phase could open doors for future contracts and collaborations in the educational sector.

## Notice

This is not an invitation to tender process, and consists of a soft market testing questionnaire. Please note all information provided is indicative and for information purposes only. Rutland County Council (the Council) is undertaking a soft market testing exercise, with the aim of providing information to and requesting feedback on its proposed model for delivery of Educational Psychology Services. Your completed Questionnaire must be submitted via the Council's e-tendering system (www.eastmidstenders.org) no later than 12:00 noon on 18th August 2021 (late submissions will not be accepted).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2f1d2-8b89-4fec-ad38-eec00ee04e40 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MELTON MOWBRAY |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE13 1GH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Melton |
| Electoral ward | Melton Warwick |
| Westminster constituency | Melton and Syston |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312320 - Counselling services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 13:48 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2f1d2-8b89-4fec-ad38-eec00ee04e40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90c2f1d2-8b89-4fec-ad38-eec00ee04e40
  21st July 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=527b4bbd-5c58-e511-80ef-000c29c9ba21&v=1
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