Scope
Reference
LP/25
Description
Hull City Council (The Authority) is seeking tenders from interested organisations to provide SEND Outreach Services - Social Emotional and Mental Health Needs (Secondary). The tender is a retender due to Lot 4 being abandoned previously. It shall be via the open procedure consisting of a one stage process. The contract is anticipated to commence 2nd January 2026 ending by 1st January 2028 with an option to extend for a period of 3 x 12 month periods. The Authority has estimated the value of the Services to be £121,500 per annum/overall. The estimated value is given in good faith to assist tenderers in making their submissions, it should not be interpreted as an undertaking to purchase any goods, services or works to any particular value by the Authority and does not form part of the Contract. Further information is contained within the tender documentation. Please ensure all tender submission documents are completed as detailed. Incomplete bids will be eliminated from further process.
Total value (estimated)
- £243,000 excluding VAT
- £291,600 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80200000 - Secondary education services
- 80340000 - Special education services
Contract locations
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com
Technical ability conditions of participation
ITT Response - Procurement Specific Questionnaire made available via YORtender https://yortender.eu-supply.com
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 July 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
7 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price Schedule | Price | 30% |
| Delivery | Quality | 20% |
| Engagement | Quality | 15% |
| Staff Experience | Quality | 10% |
| Monitoring and Feedback | Quality | 10% |
| Safeguarding | Quality | 10% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Other information
Payment terms
30 days
Description of risks to contract performance
Further details of risks to contract performance can be found in the Invitation to Tender Documents, please see below list: Staff shortages Recruitment issues - due to teaching specific qualifications. System Failures - Third Party Software system failures. Subcontractors - use of subcontractors to deliver all or part of the service can no longer deliver due to insolvency or other circumstances. Changes in law - If an area is likely to have a known change in law but unsure on dates of implementation or modifications TUPE - Staff not transferring
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Hull City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRNP-1874-YZZR
The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street
Hull
HU1 2AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lucy Pattinson
Telephone: +44 1482615737
Email: Lucy.Pattinson@hullcc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.hull.gov.uk/
Region: UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government