Tenders/Provision of Educational Psychologists to carry out Statutory Assessments

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Provision of Educational Psychologists to carry out Statutory Assessments

Somerset Council

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the education and training, health and medical services and legal services sectors, with a focus on Anti Corruption. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.3 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 16, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Provider shall supply suitably qualified and HCPC-registered Educational Psychologists (EPs) to undertake Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA) work and produce Psychological Advice on behalf of Somerset Council. The overarching aim of the service is to support the timely completion of statutory EHC needs assessments and contribute to improved outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The Provider will be expected to work collaboratively with Somerset Council to reduce delays within the EHC assessment process and support compliance with statutory timescales.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 077998-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Somerset Council

Somerset Council has issued 283 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 241 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,320,160 - £2,320,160. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 077998-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Somerset Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.