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title: "RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services in Rutland for Rutland County Council"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e841"
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# RCC-1588 Educational Psychology Services in Rutland for Rutland County Council

Buyer: RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e841

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## Summary

Rutland County Council, in collaboration with Welland Procurement, has completed the contracting process for the provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland. This project, under the initiative "RCC-1588", aims to support the council's statutory obligations towards children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The procurement stage is now marked as 'complete', following an open procurement procedure compliant with the Procurement Act 2023. The award was granted to Sanctuary Personnel Limited, with a contract commencing on 1st September 2026 and spanning five years, plus an option for a two-year extension. Situated in the East Midlands, Rutland is known for its dynamic community centred around Oakham and Uppingham.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in Educational and Psychological services, particularly for those capable of navigating changing requirements, as outlined by the Department for Education. As the project spans several years and involves an estimated annual budget of £228,600 excluding VAT, it is well-suited for experienced suppliers who can deliver comprehensive and adaptable services. The project can also provide exposure and a foothold for larger firms in specialised public sector tenders, given Rutland’s evolving demand and possible changes in national guidelines affecting educational psychology assessments. Businesses aiming for growth in public sector provisioning and those with capabilities in handling service-oriented contracts in the East Midlands could find valuable prospects within this contract.

## Notice

Rutland County Council wishes to invite tenders to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to deliver the provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland. The service aim is to support the Council in meeting its statutory duties to children and young people with special educational need and/or disabilities (SEND) by providing high quality Educational Psychology services. The estimated number of Education, Health and Care Plans required in Rutland is 135 per year. Rutland is England's smallest mainland county and unitary authority. It is situated in the East Midlands between Leicester and Peterborough and has a fast-growing population of approximately 41,000. The main population centres are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham, although the county is also rich in vibrant village communities. Budget & Potential DfE Changes Estimated Contract Value The contract value stated within this ITT is provided as an estimated value only. This estimate is based on current demand levels for Educational Psychology assessments and the forecasting data available at the time of publication. The actual number of assessments required over the contract period may vary. Potential Changes to National Requirements The Department for Education (DfE) is expected to announce potential changes relating to Educational Psychology assessment requirements. These changes may significantly reduce the overall number of assessments local authorities are required to commission. Should the DfE implement changes that materially affect demand, the Council reserves the right to adjust the volume of work commissioned under this contract. Consequently, the eventual contract value may be lower than the initial estimate, depending on the demand arising after any DfE announcement. Demand Information To support bidders' understanding of current requirements the estimated number of Education, Health and Care Plans required in Rutland is 135 per year. This data is provided for information only and should not be considered a guarantee of future activity. No Guarantee of Minimum Volume The Council does not guarantee any minimum volume of work and reserves full discretion to amend the scope or value of the contract in line with statutory changes, service needs, or evolving demand. Further information about the service requirements can be obtained in the tender documentation within this tender pack. Contract Duration The contract commencement date is 1st September 2026. The Council propose to enter into one Contract for an initial period shall of five (5) years with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years on a 1 + 1 year basis, subject to annual review by the Council. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Please note that extension options are not in any way guaranteed. Estimated Budget The estimated budget for this contract per year is: PS228,600 excluding VAT. Procurement Procedure Open procedure in accordance with Procurement Act 2023. This procurement process is being managed by Welland Procurement in partnership with the Council. Further information on Welland Procurement can be found at http://wellandprocurement.org.uk/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract commencement date is: 1st September 2026. The Council propose to enter into one Contract for an initial period shall of five (5) years with the preferred supplier, with an option to extend for a further period of two (2) years on a 1 + 1 year basis, subject to annual review by the Council. Any proposed extension is subject to satisfactory performance by the supplier and in accordance with the Council's business requirements. Please note: that extension options are not in any way guaranteed.

### Planning Information

Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051562-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,200 |
| Lots value | £1,600,200 |
| Awards value | £1,600,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RUTLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | WELLAND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | OAKHAM |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE15 6HP |
| 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 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SANCTUARY PERSONNEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 15:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051562-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 14:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017954-2026
- 25 Nov 2025 at 12:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076827-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051562-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017954-2026
  27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076827-2025
  25th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://wellandprocurement.org.uk/
- http://www.sanctuarypersonnel.com
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/Select"viewopportunities"thenchooseWellandProcurementfromtheorganisationsdropdownmenu
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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