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title: "AT1493 Hospital (Paediatric Ward) Tuition for Alternative Education"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a7"
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published: "2026-06-22"
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# AT1493 Hospital (Paediatric Ward) Tuition for Alternative Education

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9a7

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## Summary

Luton Council is inviting tenders for a project titled "AT1493 Hospital (Paediatric Ward) Tuition for Alternative Education," which falls under the industry category of special education services. The project is located in Luton, United Kingdom, and is currently at the tender stage with a deadline for submission of bids set for 17th July 2026. The primary objective is to provide medical tuition to children in the paediatric ward of Luton & Dunstable Hospital, ensuring compliance with Section 19 of the Education Act 1996. The requirement is for 4 hours of tuition daily during term time, catering to children from primary age through to 16 years old. The procurement method is an open competition, and the total contract value is estimated at £175,000, grossing up to £210,000, subject to performance and potential extension until 2031.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in educational services and have the capacity to deliver consistent, high-quality tutoring face-to-face. Organisations with expertise in special education services, qualified teaching staff, and experience in educational programmes aimed at hospitalised children will find this opportunity particularly relevant. Businesses will be assessed based on a weighted criteria focused on service quality (80%) and pricing (20%), with an emphasis on the social value generated. This structure allows appropriately skilled businesses to differentiate themselves by highlighting their educational proficiency and community impact, thus encouraging them to participate in this competitive yet rewarding procurement process.

## Notice

The Council requires a single provider for medical tuition on the paediatric ward to ensure it fulfils statutory duties with regards Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 (exclusion, medical needs and other) for children and young people who are inpatients at the Luton & Dunstable hospital receiving treatment on the paediatric ward. Tuition is required for 4 hours a day, term time, to meet statutory requirements. Providers will need cover all ages from primary through to aged 16.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extension to be agreed based on performance and the business need remaining.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058305-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | £175,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH21 Luton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 07:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058305-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058305-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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