Bespoke SEMH Provision for Pupils with EHC Plans (13-19 years)

West Berkshire Council
South East

Provision of alternative educational packages for 14 pupils aged 13-19 with EHC plans for severe SEMH difficulties. The service requires a mandatory 1:1 staffing ratio at all times to manage pupil vulnerability and mitigate risks. The provider must design and deliver flexible, tailored education plans for students who have been excluded from specialist SEMH schools, ensuring continuity of care for a specific cohort.

Open the official notice

Awarded value: £3.5m; As published
Published: 21 February 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 21 February 2025
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of highly specialised alternative education and therapeutic support services for young people with complex social, emotional and mental health needs.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
21 February 2025
Contract awarded
21 February 2025
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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The buyer

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How it compares

11.7× the typical alternative provision contract (£300k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/915427/bespoke-semh-provision-for-pupils-with-ehc-plans-13-19-years
Buyer reference: Not published
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

West Berkshire Council. Bespoke SEMH Provision for Pupils with EHC Plans (13-19 years). Contract award, 21 February 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/915427/bespoke-semh-provision-for-pupils-with-ehc-plans-13-19-years (accessed 12 October 2026).