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title: "Wigan Council - Educational Psychology Provision"
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# Wigan Council - Educational Psychology Provision

Buyer: WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c38a28b0-1903-40f5-8706-49c638848cb7

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## Summary

The Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council has completed the procurement process titled "Educational Psychology Provision" under the industry category of Education and training services. This tender aims to enhance the educational psychology services to meet statutory obligations by addressing the special educational needs of children and young people. The procurement process utilised a selective method through a framework agreement, with the award being made on 24th April 2025. The successful supplier for the contract valued at £325,000 is Reed Specialist Recruitment Ltd. The contract is active from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026 and will be applied within the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those with expertise in education and welfare services. The focus on educational psychology services means that businesses with a background in child and youth welfare, psychological assessments, and educational support services are well-poised to benefit. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business’s portfolio by contributing to impactful public service delivery while fostering strategic partnerships with local government authorities like the Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council.

## Notice

This contract aims to increase the Educational Psychology provision within the Educational Psychology (EP) Service, to ensure the Council can fulfil it's statutory obligations. It will enable the Council to provide a timely response to identify the special educational needs of children and young people and the evidence-based provision they require to meet their needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dadcf4d-e6c0-4984-8923-a4a9136603c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £325,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dadcf4d-e6c0-4984-8923-a4a9136603c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dadcf4d-e6c0-4984-8923-a4a9136603c6
  25th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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