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HIGH NEEDS STUDY PROGRAMME (HNSP) APPROVED PROVIDER LIST (APL)

The North Yorkshire Council

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06 Mar 2026 at 13:32

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20 Feb 2024 at 09:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council is overseeing the procurement process titled "High Needs Study Programme (HNSP) Approved Provider List (APL)", focusing on adult and other education services. This initiative is situated in the region UKE22 and is currently in the award stage, reflecting its completion. The procurement aims to facilitate high needs study programmes for young individuals with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), supporting their transition into adulthood. The procurement method employed is the open procedure under the classification scheme CPV. The Contract was signed on 1 August 2024, operating initially until 31 July 2028, with an option for a two-year extension until 31 July 2030.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their market reach by contributing to the HNSP. Providers that focus on personalised education and have expertise in dealing with specific learning needs will find this tender appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as THE BLUEBERRY ACADEMY LIMITED, Disability Action Yorkshire, and similar entities, have successfully engaged with this procurement, highlighting the inclusivity for these scales of operations. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to foster growth by aligning their strategies with the SEN Code of Practice and harnessing local knowledge to cater to the demand-led nature of services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HIGH NEEDS STUDY PROGRAMME (HNSP) APPROVED PROVIDER LIST (APL)

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List (APL) for High Needs Study Programme (HNSP) ("the Contract"). To access the High Needs Study Programme (HNSP), a young person must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) The High Needs Study Programme is a person-centred programme which supports the young person to develop and progress, based on a clear understanding of how each person learns best, strategies that will help them achieve their goals, and the support they require within the learning environment. The three core learning pathways link directly to the SEN Code of Practice and the North Yorkshire SEN strategy. The HNSP is for young people to transition in adulthood and prepares them for their next steps.. Further information is contained within Volume 1 The Specification. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List (APL) for High Needs Study Programme (HNSP). To access the High Needs Study Programme (HNSP), a young person must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) The High Needs Study Programme is a person-centred programme which supports the young person to develop and progress, based on a clear understanding of how each person learns best, strategies that will help them achieve their goals, and the support they require within the learning environment. The three core learning pathways link directly to the SEN Code of Practice and the North Yorkshire SEN strategy. The HNSP is for young people to transition in adulthood and prepares them for their next steps.. Further information is contained within Volume 1 The Specification. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

Renewal: Initial 4 year period followed by an option to extend of 2 years. Contract Duration: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2028 Option to Extend: 1 August 2028 - 31 July 2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b5a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020405-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20304 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The North Yorkshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Disabilty Action Yorkshire

Harrogate Skills for Living Centre

Supporting Choice Ltd

THE BLUEBERRY ACADEMY LIMITED

Tang Hall SMART CIC

Veloheads Community Interest Company

Further Information

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