--- title: "The Provision of Tutoring Services for Children with Medical Needs (CMN) & Special Educational Needs and Disability Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045394" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045394" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045394.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045394.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-04" --- # The Provision of Tutoring Services for Children with Medical Needs (CMN) & Special Educational Needs and Disability Framework Buyer: LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045394 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045394) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045394.json) ## Summary Leicestershire County Council is seeking the provision of tutoring services for children with medical needs and special educational needs and disabilities under an open procurement process. The contract covers education and training services within Leicestershire (UKF22) with virtual group and individual sessions as well as home tuition. The tender is currently at the active stage, having begun on 19th April 2024, with submissions due by 20th May 2024. Contracts will be awarded on the same day, 20th May 2024, with a start date of 1st July 2024. The initial contract period is 24 months, with potential annual extensions up to a maximum end date of 30th June 2028. The industries involved include secondary education and tutorial services. This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for tutoring providers, particularly those offering specialised educational support services. It is well-suited for SMEs and large enterprises with expertise in virtual and home-based education for isolated or special needs students. The framework agreement allows diverse participation, enhancing collaboration prospects with local authorities. Successful bidders can leverage extended contract periods, ensuring stability and continuous engagement in public sector projects while contributing to inclusive educational solutions for vulnerable young individuals. ## Notice Leicestershire County Council (the Council) has a requirement for tutoring services to support children who are unable to attend school or educational settings. The requirement is for both virtual (group and individual sessions) and home tuition. The framework will cover two cohorts of children and young people: * Children with Medical Needs (CMN) * Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SENA). ### Lot Information Lot 1 (Children with Medical Needs) Sub Lot 1.1 - Virtual Group/Individual Tuition The Inclusion Service at the Council supports children and young people with medical needs who are not able to attend school or educational settings. The local authority has a duty to arrange education for children with medical needs where they have not been able to attend education for 15 days or more. The Inclusion Service co-ordinates the necessary arrangements in order for children to continue to receive an education whilst they are too ill to attend school following 15 days of absence. The support options that may be available could include: * Supporting and co-ordinating education with schools who are able to maintain access to learning/reduced timetables, ensuring that the education is both appropriate and effective to the child's needs * Working with the school to provide sessions in the school to reintegrate back into education or where appropriate through attending virtual 'in school' lessons (i.e. via Teams/AV1 platforms etc) * Groups tuition through virtual platforms or where required 1:1 tuition (virtual) that links to school and their existing curriculum * any combination of the above depending on the needs of the child. The work always aims to reintegrate children and young people back into school at the earliest opportunity with mixed transition arrangements that suit the need of the child. Options: There are two options to extend the framework in annual increments. Renewal: The contract start date is 1st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months and will expire 30th June 2026. At Council discretion, there are two options to further extend the framework in annual increments taking the maximum potential contract end date to 30th June 2028. Lot 1 (Children with Medical Needs) Sub Lot 1.2 - Home Tuition The Inclusion Service at the Council supports children and young people with medical needs who are not able to attend school or educational settings. The local authority has a duty to arrange education for children with medical needs where they have not been able to attend education for 15 days or more. The Inclusion Service co-ordinates the necessary arrangements in order for children to continue to receive an education whilst they are too ill to attend school following 15 days of absence. The support options that may be available could include: * Supporting and co-ordinating education with schools who are able to maintain access to learning/reduced timetables, ensuring that the education is both appropriate and effective to the child's needs * Working with the school to provide sessions in the school to reintegrate back into education or where appropriate through attending virtual 'in school' lessons (i.e. via Teams/AV1 platforms etc) * Groups tuition 1:1 tuition (face to face ) that links to school and their existing curriculum * any combination of the above depending on the needs of the child. The work always aims to reintegrate children and young people back into school at the earliest opportunity with mixed transition arrangements that suit the need of the child. Options: There are two options to extend the framework in annual increments. Renewal: The contract start date is 1st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months and will expire 30th June 2026. At Council discretion, there are two options to further extend the framework in annual increments taking the maximum potential contract end date to 30th June 2028. Lot 2 (Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability) - Sub Lot 2.1 - Virtual Group/Individual Tuition The SENA Service at the Council supports children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) who may not be able to attend school or educational settings due to a variety of reasons or may not have a school place during a school/provider consultation period. The service co-ordinates the necessary arrangements for children to continue to receive an education whilst they are not attending school. The Council has a statutory duty to provide provision as per the child's EHCP. The options that may be available could include: * Supporting and co-ordinating education for a child or young person if they are not on a school or provider roll, ensuring that the education is both appropriate and effective as per the child's or young person's SEND needs and provision as outlined in the EHCP. This may be at the young person's home or local community room. * Supporting and co-ordinating education when the S19 duty applies for young people who are too ill to attend school following 15 days of absence. * working with the transfer school/provision to provide sessions as part of a reintegration back into education or where appropriate through attending virtual 'in school' lessons (i.e. via Teams/AV1 platforms etc) * Groups tuition through virtual platforms or where required 1:1 tuition (virtual) that links to the provision in the EHCP whilst awaiting a placement * A package of support that is defined as an Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) package and as agreed by the local authority * any combination of the above depending on the needs or situation of the young person. Options: There are two options to extend the framework in annual increments. Renewal: The contract start date is 1st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months and will expire 30th June 2026. At Council discretion, there are two options to further extend the framework in annual increments taking the maximum potential contract end date to 30th June 2028. Lot 2 (Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability) - Sub Lot 2.2 - Home Tuition The SENA Service at the Council supports children and young people with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCP) who may not be able to attend school or educational settings due to a variety of reasons or may not have a school place during a school/provider consultation period. The service co-ordinates the necessary arrangements for children to continue to receive an education whilst they are not attending school. The Council has a statutory duty to provide provision as per the child's EHCP. The options that may be available could include: * Supporting and co-ordinating education for a child or young person if they are not on a school or provider roll, ensuring that the education is both appropriate and effective as per the child's or young person's SEND needs and provision as outlined in the EHCP. This may be at the young person's home or local community room. * Supporting and co-ordinating education when the S19 duty applies for young people who are too ill to attend school following 15 days of absence. * working with the transfer school/provision to provide sessions as part of a reintegration back into education or where appropriate through attending virtual 'in school' lessons (i.e. via Teams/AV1 platforms etc) * Groups tuition through 1:1 tuition (face to face) that links to the provision in the EHCP whilst awaiting a placement * A package of support that is defined as an Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) package and as agreed by the local authority * any combination of the above depending on the needs or situation of the young person. Options: There are two options to extend the framework in annual increments. Renewal: The contract start date is 1st July 2024 for an initial period of 24 months and will expire 30th June 2026. At Council discretion, there are two options to further extend the framework in annual increments taking the maximum potential contract end date to 30th June 2028. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013088-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 2 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,028,000 | | Lots value | £1,007,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £4,028,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE3 8RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Glenfield Faire | | Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 16 | | Supplier names | ACKERMAN PIERCE; BE MY TUTOR; CONNEX EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP; FIRST CLASS TAILORED SOLUTIONS; FLEDGE TUITION; MY TUTOR; NATIONAL TEACHING & ADVISORY SERVICE; PLYTIME LEARNING; PROSPERO GROUP; RANDSTAD; RANDSTAD SOLUTIONS; SOPHIA HIGH; SPARK ACADEMY; STUDY MIND; TARGETED PROVISION; TUTE EDUCATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80200000 - Secondary education services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2025 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013088-2025 - 19 Apr 2024 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012785-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=e6aad2cb-2afe-ee11-812a-005056b64545 - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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