- Lot 1. Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4.
- Lot 2. Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+,
- Lot 3. Online educational learning delivered live and in real-time by a qualified teacher for key stages 1-5+.
- Lot 4. Small group, in-person, key stage 5+ post-16 educational tuition (for ages 16-19 & 19-25),
Scope
Description
London Borough of Haringey is seeking to establish an open framework for the Provision of Tuition services for children and young people in accordance with the Invitation to tender (ITT) documents.
The framework will cover the following services:
Lot 1: Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4, delivered by a qualified teacher. Group size range: two to five pupils.
2a: Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+, delivered by a qualified teacher.
2b: Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+, delivered by a teaching assistant with, at minimum, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification. This educational learning will be reviewed by a qualified teacher.
Lot 3: Online educational learning delivered live and in real-time by a qualified teacher for key stages 1-5+. Resources such as pre-recorded videos, where used, to be supplementary.
Lot 4: Small group, in-person, key stage 5+ post-16 educational tuition (for ages 16-19 & 19-25), in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, for pupils with EHCPs (Section 61 duties), delivered by a qualified teacher. Group size range: two to five pupils.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £29,600,000 excluding VAT
- £35,520,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Lot 1. Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4.
Description
Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4, delivered by a qualified teacher. Group size range: two to five pupils.
Tuition hours will be set by the Council's service representative on an individual per pupil, per week basis. For most pupils, this will be a maximum of 15 hours tuition per week. In exceptional cases, and with approval from the local authority's panel procedures, the total hours per pupil per week may exceed this.
Tuition will take place in a suitable setting sourced by the provider. Providers are required to be registered with Ofsted as an independent school.
This tuition may be supported by a Teaching Assistant, in accordance with a pupil's assessed needs, agreed costs, and with agreement from the service representative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,880,000 excluding VAT
- £4,656,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+,
Description
2a: Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+, delivered by a qualified teacher.
Tuition hours will be set by the service representative on an individual per pupil, per week basis. For most pupils, this will be a maximum of 15 hours tuition per week. In some instances, the maximum hours tuition per pupil per week will be greater than 15 hours, but not exceed - inclusive of breaks - 18 hours, per pupil per week (Independent School Registration Guidance, August 2019).
In accordance with the pupil's Individual Placement Agreement, tuition will take place either in the pupil's home, or a suitable setting sourced by the provider.
This tuition may be supported by a Teaching Assistant/experienced mentor, in accordance with a pupil's assessed needs, agreed costs, and with agreement from the service representative.
2b: Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+, delivered by a teaching assistant with, at minimum, NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification. This educational learning will be reviewed by a qualified teacher.
Tuition hours will be set by the service representative on an individual per pupil, per week basis. For most pupils, this will be a maximum of 15 hours tuition per week. In some instances, the maximum hours tuition per pupil per week will be greater than 15 hours, but not exceed - inclusive of breaks - 18 hours, per pupil per week (Independent School Registration Guidance, August 2019).
In accordance with the pupil's Individual Placement Agreement, tuition will take place either in the pupil's home, or a suitable setting sourced by the provider.
This tuition may be supported by a Teaching Assistant/experienced mentor, in accordance with a pupil's assessed needs, agreed costs, and with agreement from the service representative.
Lot value (estimated)
- £19,560,000 excluding VAT
- £23,472,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Online educational learning delivered live and in real-time by a qualified teacher for key stages 1-5+.
Description
Online educational learning delivered live and in real-time by a qualified teacher for key stages 1-5+. Resources such as pre-recorded videos, where used, to be supplementary.
Tuition hours will be set by the service representative on an individual per pupil, per week basis. For most pupils, this will be a maximum of 15 hours tuition per week. In some instances, the maximum hours tuition per pupil per week will be greater than 15 hours, but not exceed - inclusive of breaks - 18 hours, per pupil per week (Independent School Registration Guidance, August 2019).
This can be individual tuition or group tuition, dependent on need and with agreement from the service representative. Where group tuition, group size range: two to twelve pupils. Lot value (estimated)
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,280,000 excluding VAT
- £2,736,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Small group, in-person, key stage 5+ post-16 educational tuition (for ages 16-19 & 19-25),
Description
Small group, in-person, key stage 5+ post-16 educational tuition (for ages 16-19 & 19-25), in accordance with the Children and Families Act 2014, for pupils with EHCPs (Section 61 duties), delivered by a qualified teacher. Group size range: two to five pupils.
Tuition hours will be set by the service representative on an individual per pupil, per week basis. For most pupils, this will be a maximum of 15 hours tuition per week. In exceptional cases, and with approval from the local authority's panel procedures, the total hours per pupil per week may exceed this.
Tuition will take place in a suitable setting sourced by the provider. Providers must comply with relevant post-16 funding/quality legislation and are covered by Ofsted's "Further Education and Skills" inspection framework (Further education and skills inspection handbook).
This tuition may be supported by a Teaching Assistant, in accordance with a pupil's assessed needs, agreed costs, and with agreement from the service representative.
In some cases, packages may consist of a combined offer of tuition services from multiple Lots, for example Lot 2 combined with Lot 3. In practice this would mean oversight by a qualified teacher coupled with delivery from qualified teaching assistant and supplemented by online tuition.
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,880,000 excluding VAT
- £4,656,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 April 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
45
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
The Framework Agreement shall be re-opened during its term in accordance with the provisions set out in section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 (i.e a minimum of once and a maximum of three times within the first three years and a minimum of once and a maximum of four times within the subsequent five years. The award of any subsequent framework agreements will be on substantially the same terms.
It is anticipated that the first re-opening this will be 12-18 months following the Framework commencement however, the Contracting authority reserves the right to have more openings up to a maximum of three times in the first three years and between one and four times in the subsequent five years. A Tender Notice will be published on the Central Digital Platform each time the Framework is re-opened.
Where the number of Framework Participants in an individual Lot falls below the number set out in the tender documentation, the Council reserves the right to re-open the Framework Agreement for the particular Lot in question. This will be on substantially the same terms as the
Each reopening of the open framework will be conducted under substantially the same terms as the original agreement, in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. However, the Council reserves the right to amend specific questions and evaluation criteria to reflect evolving service requirements, policy updates from the Department for Education, and any changes in relevant legislation or regulation. All changes will be communicated transparently to the market during each reopening phase.
Upon each reopening of the open framework, all suppliers-existing and new-will be invited to participate in the competitive process. Existing suppliers may choose to either submit a new bid or maintain their original submission. Suppliers must clearly indicate which option they are selecting. However, if the Council has a new or updated requirement then new bids must be submitted.
If a supplier submits a new bid, their evaluation score may increase, or decrease based on the updated criteria and competitive landscape. Suppliers who maintain their original submission will retain their previous score; however, their ranking within the framework may change if other suppliers submit more competitive bids.
The Council shall award Specific Contracts under the Framework Agreement to Framework Participants for the provision of the Services either:
(1) by reference to the terms of the tender submitted by the Framework Participants as set out in the Form of Tender, Specification, Schedule of Rates and Method statements ("Call - off") or by inviting all the Framework Participants capable of providing the Services required under a particular Statement of Requirements to engage in a further competition by submitting Bids in response to the Statement of Requirements.
A full explanation of the processes can be found within the Framework Agreement
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
This framework may be accessed by the London Borough of Hackney by entering into an access agreement with the London Borough of Haringey and before placing any call off contracts.
Participation
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4.
Providers must be registered with Ofsted as an independent school and be rated at least GOOD / EXPECTED STANDARD.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Small group, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-4.
Lot 2. Individual, in-person, educational tuition for key stages 1-5+,
Lot 3. Online educational learning delivered live and in real-time by a qualified teacher for key stages 1-5+.
Lot 4. Small group, in-person, key stage 5+ post-16 educational tuition (for ages 16-19 & 19-25),
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 January 2026, 1:00pm
Tender submission deadline
28 January 2026, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Submissions must be made via the Council's e-tendering portal, Haringey Procurement and Contracts System (HPCS) https://s2c.waxdigital.co.uk/ProcurementLBHaringey/SignIn.aspx
Detailed instructions for submission of tenders can be found under section of 10 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) document.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
23 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality and Social Value |
Quality | 50% |
| Price | Price | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
London Borough of Haringey
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBHY-1866-HTLD
7th Floor Alexandra House, 10 Station Road, Wood Green
London
N22 7TR
United Kingdom
Email: HPCS@haringey.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government