--- title: "Access to Education Section 19 Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-20" --- # Access to Education Section 19 Service Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0518f5.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Wirral Council focuses on delivering online tuition services for children unable to access suitable education in compliance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. The contract, titled "Access to Education Section 19 Service," falls under the services category with a primary focus on education and training, specifically tailored for primary and secondary education services. The procurement follows a competitive and flexible procedure method and has reached the award stage, with EDCLASS LTD securing the contract. This engagement is set to be conducted in the UKD74 region, with services valid from 17 October 2025 through to 14 September 2027, with potential extensions reaching to 2029. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational technology and training services to expand their offerings and establish a foothold in the public sector. Firms equipped with robust online delivery capabilities and an understanding of educational frameworks will find it advantageous to engage in such procurements. The contract value stands at £975,460, illustrating a significant investment in education, with room for SMEs and larger enterprises alike, particularly those able to innovate in remote learning solutions, to participate and influence outcomes positively. ## Notice This contract will deliver online tuition for children of compulsory school age who are not receiving suitable education, in accordance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years in annual increments. 1st September 2027-31st August 2028 1st September 2028-31st August 2029 ### Planning Information Email sent to DFE accredited suppliers, with relevant questions relating to requirements. • Would your school be willing to work in this way, with 'seats' as outlined above? • What would the cost be per seat? • Please indicate your preferred contract length. • Please can you confirm how you would facilitate pupils to transition back into mainstream education? • Please describe or attach your curriculum offer? • Please confirm if you would be interested in bidding for this opportunity? ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066820-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 May 2025 | | Award date | 3 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 16 Oct 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,040,000 | | Lots value | £1,040,000 | | Awards value | £975,460 | | Contracts value | £975,460 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL | | Locality | WALLASEY | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH44 8ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral | | Local authority | Wirral | | Electoral ward | Seacombe | | Westminster constituency | Wallasey | | Delivery location | TLD74 Wirral | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | EDCLASS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2025 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066820-2025 - 4 Sep 2025 at 08:38 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053770-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 07:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028299-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023309-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066820-2025 20th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053770-2025 4th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028299-2025 29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023309-2025 20th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - http://www.the-chest.org.uk/ShouldprovidersexperiencetechnicalproblemsusingTheChestportal,pleasecontactprocontractsuppliers@proactis.comoralternativelyselectthehelpbuttonoptionfromtheToolbarwhereyoucanlogaticket.Title-AccesstoEducationSection19ServiceReferencenumber-DN772253 - https://www.edclass.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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