Tender

Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 13:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for its new Framework for Unregulated Alternative Provision and Education, focusing on Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), and Vocational services. This initiative aims to ensure a consistent, safeguarding-conscious approach by collaborating with suitable providers. Classified under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000), this open procedure procurement will close its tender period on 8th December 2025, with contract services expected to start on 30th January 2026 and conclude by 29th January 2029. The services will cater to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with a central administrative address in Norfolk, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing alternative educational pathways focused on mental health and vocational training. Although it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger educational organisations equipped to deliver on a substantial and varied scale might find this framework an ideal avenue for expansion and innovation in delivering essential services. Engaging in this procurement process allows suppliers to collaborate with a provincial authority like Norfolk County Council, potentially expanding their service scope and client base in an impactful sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council are developing a new Framework for Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational, that will enable a fair and transparent process to manage how we commission and work in partnership with providers. The Framework will secure consistent approaches to safeguarding and sufficient choice for children and young people (CYP). Contract length has not yet been fixed by Norfolk County Council. Final contract length will be set in the Tender Notice after market engagement. The contract Value is an estimate, and will depend on usage. Currently in Market Engagement so they are no documents available. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63697df2-448e-4632-a6c4-1302624f2f66
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah-Louise Harrington
Contact Email
s.harrington@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01603222222

Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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