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title: "Framework Agreement For The Provision Of: Tuition, Alternative Education Provision, Mentoring And Wellbeing, Animal Assisted Support And Therapy Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# Framework Agreement For The Provision Of: Tuition, Alternative Education Provision, Mentoring And Wellbeing, Animal Assisted Support And Therapy Provision

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bdf3

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## Summary

The Hertfordshire County Council has initiated a planned public procurement process regarding a framework agreement for various services aimed at supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25. The services include tuition, mentoring and wellbeing, alternative education provisions, care and support, equine and animal support, and therapy provisions. This process is currently in the planning stage and is part of a light touch procurement regime, with a framework agreement technique in place. The planned communication of a future notice is due on 7 September 2026. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2027 and end on 31 March 2029, with potential extensions until 31 March 2031. The contract will be located in Stevenage, UK, with a gross value of £46,420,018.

This tender is designed to create substantial opportunities for businesses in the education, health services, veterinary services, and social work sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the contract's suitability criteria accommodating such organisations. Businesses capable of providing targeted interventions in education and wellbeing for young people will find ample opportunity for growth and expansion through this tender. The diverse range of services required opens the door to a variety of providers who can deliver innovative solutions in both traditional and alternative educational and support services.

## Notice

The local authority is looking for providers to support with a number of time limited interventions for children and young people, aged 0 to 25, that help to support them in meeting outcomes specified within their EHCPs and enable them to reintegrate into education or onto their next pathway. The local authority is looking for the following areas of provision: - Tuition - Mentoring and wellbeing - Alternative Provision (such as mechanics, hair and beauty) - Care and support - Equine and animal support - Therapy (such as speech and language and occupational therapy)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060229-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,420,018 |
| 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 | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80100000 - Primary education services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80300000 - Higher education services
- 80400000 - Adult and other education services
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85200000 - Veterinary services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 10:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060229-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060229-2026
  26th June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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