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title: "EDU26032 EAL and Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen (GRTS) Support Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d4fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TORBAY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# EDU26032 EAL and Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen (GRTS) Support Services

Buyer: TORBAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d4fb

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## Summary

Torbay Council, located in Torquay, UK, has completed the procurement process for the EDU26032 titled "EAL and Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen (GRTS) Support Services." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and aimed to offer support services for children and young people belonging to ethnically diverse communities within Torbay Local Authority-maintained schools. The procurement method was direct, specifically "Below threshold - without competition," and the award was made on 1st April 2026 to Devon County Council - Devon Education Services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with a potential extension until 31st March 2030.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in educational support services, particularly those experienced in working with ethnically diverse groups and multilingual children. Companies specialising in educational consultancy and inclusive education service delivery may find opportunities for growth by aligning their services with the needs outlined in this contract. The nature of the procurement process, being below the competition threshold, suggests a streamlined process for experienced suppliers within the education sector, especially those with established networks and expertise in servicing local authority schools. This contract also allows flexibility for adaptability in services, offering room for businesses to innovate and expand their offerings in compliance with legislative and policy changes.

## Notice

This contract is to provide Torbay Local Authority maintained schools with support for children and young people from ethnically diverse communities, including traveller heritages (Gypsy, Roma, Traveller and Showmen - GRTS) and multilingual children (English as an additional Language - EAL).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071107-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TORBAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | TORQUAY |
| Post town | Torquay |
| Postcode | TQ1 3DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK42 Torbay |
| Local authority | Torbay |
| Electoral ward | Tormohun |
| Westminster constituency | Torbay |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL - DEVON EDUCATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 09:56 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071107-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071107-2026
  28th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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