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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - SEN and Virtual School Tuition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b23"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement - SEN and Virtual School Tuition

Buyer: WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b23

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## Summary

Westminster City Council, in collaboration with The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, is in the planning stage of establishing a Tuition Services Framework for providing bespoke individual tuition services for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Virtual School provision. The procurement process is set in the context of public authority sub-central government and involves services under the industry category of special education services. The procurement is currently in the market engagement phase, with a deadline for engagement responses by 2nd June 2026. The project is located in London, and is part of a broader strategic partnership aimed at enhancing educational support across these boroughs.

This preliminary market engagement presents promising opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those focusing on SEN and virtual learning environments. With an estimated contract value of £8,135,515 and a framework agreement allowing for both in-person and online tuition, companies with a proven track record in education and capacity to deliver custom learning solutions will find this opportunity appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate and register on the Jaggaer eSourcing solution to be eligible for contracting. Engaging in this framework could provide significant growth prospects for businesses prepared to scale their offerings and contribute to educational welfare within the region.

## Notice

Westminster City Council (WCC) and The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) are looking to establish a Tuition Services Framework for bespoke individual tuition (in-person and online) for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Virtual School provision.

### Planning Information

WCC and RBKC are seeking input from tuition providers ahead of the tender to gauge market interest and capacity for this opportunity. 
As part of this preliminary engagement, interested providers are invited to complete a questionnaire, which also offers an opportunity to ask questions and clarify details.
Responses will help shape our approach and refine the service specification. All information provided will be treated as commercially sensitive and kept confidential. Participation is voluntary and will not provide any advantage in any future procurement process.
To complete the questionnaire, please use the following link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiHcUQlV1P2pMm18iU7GFn11UN0RVRDlMUEZUQlY4T1NTSFlKUlJYT1o3Sy4u&route=shorturl
Providers must register in Jaggaer, the eSourcing solution to contract with the council. If you are not a registered provider in Jaggaer, please visit the page https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/procurement/our-esourcing-and-contract-management-solution and click the link 'Our eSourcing and Contract Management Solution | Westminster City Council' to register.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045422-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,135,515 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON & CHELSEA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1E 6QP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Electoral ward | Campden |
| Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:32 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045422-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045422-2026
  18th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FcHYUH-3lUOjujtAfK8NiHcUQlV1P2pMm18iU7GFn11UN0RVRDlMUEZUQlY4T1NTSFlKUlJYT1o3Sy4u&route=shorturl
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rbkc.gov.uk/
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/
- https://www.westminster.gov.uk/about-council/procurement/our-esourcing-and-contract-management-solution

## Provenance

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