---
title: "Education Support Service (Pre-and Post-16)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069d73"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-20"
---

# Education Support Service (Pre-and Post-16)

Buyer: BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d73

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## Summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is planning an open procurement process for an Education Support Service targeting young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) at risk of becoming Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET). This planned tender, valued at £4.2 million, falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is set to cover the region defined as UKK12. The procurement is at the planning stage with future tender documents expected on 1st March 2027. The service delivery is planned to start on 1st September 2027 and continue to 31st August 2031, with the potential for extension until 31st August 2033. The process is detailed under an open procedure, and the procurement will adhere to legal stipulations outlined in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on health and social work services, especially those experienced in working with young people in educational support contexts. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by its suitability criteria. Businesses with capabilities in delivering educational and support services, including those adept at engaging vulnerable youth demographics, could leverage this opportunity for organisational growth and community impact. The procurement’s open procedure encourages wide competition, fostering an environment of transparency and equal opportunity for qualified contenders.

## Notice

Education support services for young people with EHCPs at risk of NEET to engage in education

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046389-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH & NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 12:48 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046389-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046389-2026
  20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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