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title: "Educational Psychology Assessments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a4"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-22"
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# Educational Psychology Assessments

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a4

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council is planning a public procurement process titled "Educational Psychology Assessments," focusing on health and social work services within the UKJ12 region, United Kingdom. The tender, tagged as "planning," was initiated on 22 May 2026. The procurement process aims to outsource the assessment component of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and improve outcomes for children and young people. This process is in the planning stage, with a planned start date for the contract on 1 April 2028, concluding on 31 March 2033, and a future notice date set for 3 May 2027. With an estimated contract value of £3,600,000 gross, this procurement falls under the category of services and follows a light touch regime, indicating its above-threshold nature.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational psychology services and related health and social work sectors. Companies that can provide timely and compliant assessments as part of the EHCP framework will find this procurement advantageous for growth. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), aligning with the tender's suitability criteria. By engaging in this contract, businesses can not only enhance their service portfolio but also collaborate with a reputable sub-central government authority, potentially leading to further opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Outsourcing the assessment element of Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to an external provider. The outsourcing will ensure timely assessments, compliance with statutory requirements, and better outcomes for children and young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048033-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 May 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 22 May 2026 at 13:49 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048033-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048033-2026
  22nd May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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