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title: "THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT FOR WIGAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068435"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIGAN COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-16"
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# THERAPEUTIC AND PSYCHOLOGY SUPPORT FOR WIGAN VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068435

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## Summary

Wigan Council has successfully awarded a contract titled "Therapeutic and Psychology Support for Wigan Virtual School", aimed at addressing the psychological needs of children supported by the Virtual School. This initiative falls under the industry category of "Other community, social and personal services" and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically the Wigan region. Signed on 15 April 2026, the contract will run from 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2027. The procurement process was direct and below the threshold, meaning it was completed without competition. Meadows Psychology Services Limited has been selected as the supplier, leveraging a 12-month pilot scheme to offer trauma-informed psychological consultation and therapeutic interventions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychological services and trauma support. Organisations experienced in addressing emotional dysregulation and improving school placement stability among children are particularly well-suited. The initiative seeks to fill a gap in specialist provision, thereby promoting growth for businesses adept in these areas. For SMEs, especially those in the social services sector, this contract could complement existing operations and expand service offerings in the community. Prospective suppliers will benefit from aligning their capabilities with the specific needs identified by Wigan Council, establishing valuable partnerships within the local authority sphere.

## Notice

Children and young people supported by the Virtual School experience disproportionately high levels of trauma, emotional dysregulation and emotionally based school avoidance, impacting attendance, attainment and placement stability. This 12-month pilot enables timely access to trauma-informed psychological consultation, direct therapeutic intervention and workforce development, complementing existing services and addressing an identified gap in specialist provision for children looked after and previously looked after.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034705-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £39,996 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEADOWS PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034705-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034705-2026
  16th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://meadowspsychologyservice.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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