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External Tuition - Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council

Education and training services
South East (UKJ4)
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
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Tenderline Synopsis: Kent County Council: "External Tuition - Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
Contracting AuthorityKent County CouncilScope & CategoriesNot publishedSubmission Window
complete
No deadline published
Submission GatewayDirect notice routeLegal Basis & RegimeStandard procurementEstimated Value (exc. VAT)Not published
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: Kent County Council
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Published history for Kent County Council. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Requires at least 5 comparable procedures
Competition Density
8.9Bids / Report
21.3% of reports have one bid
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
Insufficient attributable awardsNo concentration estimate available
Payment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Payment obligations depend on the applicable regime and contract. Consult the official documents.
Coverage: 94 active published awards; 80 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityKent County Council
Procedure methodNot published
Procurement categoryNot published
Statuscomplete
Framework / DPSDynamic market
CompetitionNot published
Above thresholdNot published
Legal basisNot published
Tender period startsNot published
Clarification deadlineNot published
Electronic submissionNot published
Submission languagesNot published
Published11 Aug 2025, 11:02 BST
Last source update11 Aug 2025, 11:02 BST
Recurring procurementNot published
ClassificationEducation and training services
Delivery area
South East (UKJ4)
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03adb7
What is being bought
Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN), KCC and Medway Council and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers. Virtual School Head Teachers (VSHs) are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of all the children looked after by the local authority they work for. Kent Children in Care (CiC) aged from 3 to 18 years of age are supported by Virtual School Kent (VSK). Pupil Premium Plus funding (PP+) or Early Years Pupil Premium funding (EYPP) can be used to pay for activities that will: - • Improve the learning targets in children’s Personal Education Plans (PEPs). • Encourage CiC to be more involved and interested in their education.
What changed
From the official release history
  1. Official notice release published
    11 Aug 2025, 11:02 BST
  2. Official notice release published
    28 Aug 2024, 16:58 BST
  3. Official notice release published
    29 May 2024, 17:03 BST
  4. Buyer information updated
    29 May 2024, 17:03 BST
  5. Status changed to complete
    8 Nov 2023, 14:48 GMT
  6. Official notice release published
    8 Nov 2023, 14:48 GMT
  7. Submission deadline changed to published date
    8 Nov 2023, 14:48 GMT
  8. Buyer information updated
    8 Nov 2023, 14:48 GMT
  9. Status changed to active
    2 Mar 2023, 15:41 GMT
  10. Official notice release published
    2 Mar 2023, 15:41 GMT
  11. Submission deadline changed to 2 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
    2 Mar 2023, 15:41 GMT
  12. Buyer information updated
    2 Mar 2023, 15:41 GMT
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
  • Lot 1 · #1
    Kent County Council Special Educational Needs (SEN)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN), KCC and Medway Council and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers. Virtual School Head Teachers (VSHs) are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of all the children looked after by the local authority they work for. Kent Children in Care (CiC) aged from 3 to 18 years of age are supported by Virtual School Kent (VSK). Pupil Premium Plus funding (PP+) or Early Years Pupil Premium funding (EYPP) can be used to pay for activities that will: - • Improve the learning targets in children’s Personal Education Plans (PEPs). • Encourage CiC to be more involved and interested in their education.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 2 · #2
    Medway Council
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN), KCC and Medway Council and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers. Virtual School Head Teachers (VSHs) are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of all the children looked after by the local authority they work for. Kent Children in Care (CiC) aged from 3 to 18 years of age are supported by Virtual School Kent (VSK). Pupil Premium Plus funding (PP+) or Early Years Pupil Premium funding (EYPP) can be used to pay for activities that will: - • Improve the learning targets in children’s Personal Education Plans (PEPs). • Encourage CiC to be more involved and interested in their education.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
  • Lot 3 · #3
    Virtual School Kent (VSK)
    cancelled
    Published valueNot published
    Purchasing Framework for External Tuition for Special Education Needs (SEN), KCC and Medway Council and Virtual Schools Kent (VSK) External Tuition and Mentoring Services. Kent County Council (KCC) and Medway Council have a statutory responsibility under The Education Act 1996 to provide education for all children and young people (CYP) until the age of 19, or 25 for those with Education Health Plan (EHCP). Associated legislation includes The Children and Families Act 2014, the SEN Code of Practice (2015), the Equality Act 2010 and The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Regulations 2014. Within this statutory framework, KCC is seeking to establish a purchasing framework for those children and young people (CYP) that do not meet the criteria/or capacity has been reached with our inhouse service (The Education Programme) for short-term tuition for students with EHCP. This work is taking place as a result of the Ofsted and Care Quality Commission (CQC) joint review of SEND provision for Kent CYP and the resulting of an Accelerated Programme Plan (AAP). Medway Council has also highlighted the need for the council to implement a purchasing framework. This will enable the council greater oversight over the quality of education, inclusive practice, outcomes, and accomplishments for all CYP in Medway. Together, Medway and Kent working in partnership will ensure there is a robust governance and assurance process in place which provides a joint review to guarantee that Medway and Kent CYP receive quality tutoring and value for money from commissioned providers. Virtual School Head Teachers (VSHs) are responsible for promoting the educational achievement of all the children looked after by the local authority they work for. Kent Children in Care (CiC) aged from 3 to 18 years of age are supported by Virtual School Kent (VSK). Pupil Premium Plus funding (PP+) or Early Years Pupil Premium funding (EYPP) can be used to pay for activities that will: - • Improve the learning targets in children’s Personal Education Plans (PEPs). • Encourage CiC to be more involved and interested in their education.
    Contract periodNot published
    EligibilityNot published
    Options / renewalNot published
Timeline
  1. Procedure published
    11 Aug 2025, 11:02 BST
  2. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  3. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  4. Award active
    Not published · Not published
  5. Contract active
    Signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · £6,000,000
  6. Contract active
    Signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · £6,000,000
  7. Contract active
    Signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · £6,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards
Ackerman Pierce, Active Outreach Services, Beeline Behaviour Change, EM Skills Enterprise, Education Family Wellbeing Services, Eton Academy, First Star Scholars, Fresh Start in Education, MHR Tuition, Medic Mind T/A Study Mind, Parity Education, Primary to GCSE Tutoring, Randstad Education, The Pyramid Project, Zik Expert
Not published · Not published · active
Ackerman Pierce, Beeline Behaviour Change, EM Skills Enterprise, Education Family Wellbeing Services, Eton Academy, Fresh Start in Education, MHR Tuition, Medic Mind T/A Study Mind, PLYTIME Learning, Parity Education, Randstad Education, The Pyramid Project, Zik Expert
Not published · Not published · active
Ackerman Pierce, Beeline Behaviour Change, EM Skills Enterprise, Education Family Wellbeing Services, Eton Academy, First Star Scholars, Fresh Start in Education, MHR Tuition, Medic Mind T/A Study Mind, PLYTIME Learning, Parity Education, Primary to GCSE Tutoring, Randstad Education, The Pyramid Project, Zik Expert
Not published · Not published · active
Contracts
Contract
£6,000,000 · signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Contract
£6,000,000 · signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Contract
£6,000,000 · signed 1 Jul 2025, 00:00 BST · active
Bid statistics
bids: 49 (lot 1)
bids: 49 (lot 2)
bids: 49 (lot 3)
Buyer and organisations in this procedure

Kent County Council

Contracting authority GB-FTS-1163
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  • Kent County Council
    buyer

    County Hall, Maidstone, UK, ME14 1XQ
    edward.dews@kent.gov.uk
    +44 3000418899

  • Ackerman Pierce
    supplier

    Surbiton, UK, KT6 4NS

  • Ackerman Pierce
    supplier

    Surbiton, UK

  • Active Outreach Services
    supplier

    Horndean, UK, PO8 0BT

  • Beeline Behaviour Change
    supplier

    Folkestone, UK

  • EM Skills Enterprise
    supplier

    Ongar, UK

  • Education Family Wellbeing Services
    supplier

    London, UK

  • Eton Academy
    supplier

    Salford, UK

  • First Star Scholars
    supplier

    London, UK

  • Fresh Start in Education
    supplier

    Canterbury, UK

  • Kent County Council
    reviewBody

    Sessions House, Maidstone, ME14 1XQ

  • MHR Tuition
    supplier

    Luton, UK

  • Medic Mind T/A Study Mind
    supplier

    Northwood, UK

  • PLYTIME Learning
    supplier

    Cheshire, UK

  • Parity Education
    supplier

    London, UK

  • Primary to GCSE Tutoring
    supplier

    Worth, UK

  • Randstad Education
    supplier

    Luton, UK

  • The Pyramid Project
    supplier

    Sheerness, UK

  • Zik Expert
    supplier

    Chatham, UK
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