Scope
Reference
RCC-1588
Description
This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the Provision of Educational Psychology Services for Rutland County Council.
Rutland is England's smallest mainland county and unitary authority. It is situated in the East Midlands between Leicester and Peterborough and has a population of just over 41,000 The main population centres are Oakham, the county town, and Uppingham, although the county is also rich in vibrant village communities.
Educational Psychology (EP) is a statutory provision required under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice 2015. The Council is exploring how best to implement this legislation and deliver the legal timescales for Education Health and Care assessments under the Act.
The soft market testing exercise is intended to allow interested organisations with appropriate experience to outline their views and ideas about the future provision of Educational Psychology Services in Rutland.
The Council will consider the responses received as a result of this exercise to help inform the options appraisal and the decision-making process.
Providers are invited to provide a response to the questionnaire that can be accessed via the below ProContract link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=1075c010-f5c9-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Total value (estimated)
- £1,400,000 excluding VAT
- £1,680,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 31 August 2033
- 7 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
Contract locations
- UKF2 - Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 December 2025
Engagement process description
Please find questionnaire to be completed at the link above.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Rutland County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQJ-3429-NZWQ
Catmos House
Oakham
LE15 6HP
United Kingdom
Email: commissioning@rutland.gov.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Welland Procurement
Summary of their role in this procurement: Welland Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVMQ-1845-NYPP
Parkside
Melton Mowbray
LE13 1GH
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland