Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Stoke on Trent City Council
Civic Centre, Glebe Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST41HH
UK
Contact person: Dasa Kucharkova
Telephone: +44 1782238849
E-mail: dasa.kucharkova@stoke.gov.uk
Fax: +44 1782238849
NUTS: UKG23
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.stoke.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Educational Psychology Assessment Delivery
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85121270
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking suitably qualified Educational Psychologists to support the statutory Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment process. Providers will be responsible for delivering person-centred, legally compliant psychological assessments and reports for eligible children and young people, in line with the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. The service must align with local strategic priorities and guidance, which will be shared upon agreement to deliver the service.
The scope of work includes completing educational psychology assessments, producing detailed reports, and providing psychological advice to inform EHC needs assessments. Providers must ensure that assessments include consultation with the child or young person, their family, and relevant professionals. All services must reflect professional judgement and uphold the principles of inclusion and individualised support, and as such advices may be required to be completed following either face-to-face assessment, virtual consultation and/or a review of relevant information.
Performance management will be integral to the delivery of this service, ensuring quality, timeliness, and compliance with legal and local expectations. The Council will monitor provider performance against agreed standards to ensure that the needs of children and young people are met effectively and consistently.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 280 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG23
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This procurement is being conducted under the Provider Selection Regime. We are seeking to establish a framework agreement with multiple providers, initially for a fixed term of two years, with the option to extend for a further one year if required.
The intended contract commencement date is 1 April 2026.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
20/03/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
Engagement process description
To express your interest in engaging in this opportunity please contact Michele Perry Springer on michele.perry@stoke.gov.uk by 29/08/2025.
Interested providers will have the opportunity to hear more about the proposal in a planned webinar w/c 15/09/2025
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
18/08/2025