--- title: "Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d566.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-28" --- # Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d566.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is actively seeking tenders for the Birmingham Virtual School Educational Wellbeing Service, aimed at enhancing the educational journeys of children under its care. This tender, falling under the services category, specifically focuses on welfare and counselling services for children and young people. The contract, valued at £800,000, will commence on 3rd September 2026 and span three years with a possible one-year extension contingent on performance and funds. Utilising an open procedure, interested parties are encouraged to submit bids via the Council's e-tendering system by noon on 2nd March 2026. The service will be delivered within the UKG31 region, targeting school transitions and exam support for vulnerable children. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational support, welfare services, and counselling for children. Organisations with expertise in managing educational transitions and exam preparedness are well-suited to compete. With quality, social value, and price being key award criteria, businesses can leverage their strengths in delivering impactful and value-driven educational services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance, especially if they demonstrate a strong track record in similar projects and offer innovative solutions compliant with high standards and safeguarding protocols. ## Notice Birmingham Virtual School (BVS) seeks to commission an early intervention and prevention Educational Well-Being Service. This service will enrich the educational experiences of children who are looked-after, previously looked-after, or known to social care in Birmingham. The aim is to maximise educational achievement, inclusion and progression by addressing individual needs with specific focus on: (1) preparing for and taking public examinations and tests; and (2) supporting vulnerable children through normal admissions round school-to-school transitions. The service will deliver programmes and direct support that: * Prepare and support children and young people to revise for and sit national examinations/tests (e.g., SATs, GCSEs, A-Levels, and equivalent). * Support confident school transitions at key stages (Pre-1 to Reception, Reception to Year 1, Infant to Junior, Year 6 to Year 7, Year 8 to Year 9, Year 11 to Post-16, Year 13 to Year 14 or Higher Education/employment/training). The contract will commence on 03 September 2026 and will be in place for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 1 year subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. ### Planning Information Please register and express an interest to complete the web form questionnaire available on the Council's e-tendering portal 'Intend' www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Deadline for Submission is Noon on Thursday 13th November 2025. All communications must be made via the Council’s e-tendering system. Please do not contact Council Officers directly. For technical support: cps@birmingham.gov.uk. All information shared during this SMT will be treated confidentially and used solely to inform future commissioning decisions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007682-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 13 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Sep 2026 - 2 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people - 85312320 - Counselling services ## Release History - 28 Jan 2026 at 15:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007682-2026 - 31 Oct 2025 at 09:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069944-2025 - 30 Oct 2025 at 12:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069705-2025 - 30 Oct 2025 at 12:12 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069701-2025 - 28 Oct 2025 at 16:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069107-2025 - 28 Oct 2025 at 14:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069024-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007682-2026 28th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069944-2025 31st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069705-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069701-2025 30th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069107-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069024-2025 28th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - 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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