Planning

North Northamptonshire Council Education Support Services

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 11:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 12:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 11:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of establishing a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services across the region, with a scheduled engagement milestone due by 21 March 2026. This procurement, under the legal framework of UKPGA, will comprise five distinct service categories targeted towards supporting children and young people aged 0 to 25 years, particularly those with SEND and EHCP needs. The open framework will be operational starting 1 April 2026, lasting until 31 March 2030, with a potential extension until 2032. This procurement, located in Corby, UKF25, falls under the categories of services, particularly focusing on education and training, health, and social work services. Interested organisations are encouraged to register on the North Northamptonshire Council's e-procurement portal to participate.

The framework aims to create substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, by offering a structured and stable supply of high-quality educational support services. With a gross value of £31.2 million, firms specialising in areas related to educational psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, tuition, and alternative provision can leverage this tender to expand their operations and impact. The focus on timely access to services and safety ensures that providers can contribute meaningfully within defined standards, paving the way for consistent business growth in the education sector. Businesses with expertise in these areas and an interest in long-term engagement will find strategic opportunities to compete and grow their reach in the North Northamptonshire region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Education Support Services

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council are pleased to advise that we will be setting up a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services for Children and Young People in North Northamptonshire. The framework agreement is structured initially into five distinct service categories, referred to as 'lots', each representing a different type of support service. This will consist of: * Lot 1 - Educational Psychology * Lot 2 - Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) * Lot 3 - Occupational and Sensory Therapy * Lot 4 - Tuition * Lot 5 - Alternative Provision These services are intended to support children and young people aged 0 to 25 years where the Council has identified a need for additional educational support. This includes those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as a broader group of individuals with identified educational needs. In 2024, the combined total of pupils with SEND support and those with an EHC plan in North Northamptonshire was 10,856. This represents an increase of 7.4% on the previous year's figure of 10,109. In providing these educational support services, the supplier must operate within legal and regulatory framework designed to safeguard the welfare, rights, and educational outcomes of children and young people. Our primary objective is to ensure that children and young people receive timely, high-quality education support services that enable them to reach their full potential. This Open Framework is designed to support the delivery of the following outcomes: * A sufficient supply of high-quality services, prioritising local provision where possible. * Timely access to services for children and young people. * Assurance that all services are safe and meet clearly defined minimum standards. * Consistent terms and conditions across all providers. Please note that this procurement opportunity has not yet been published. This notice will be updated once the tender is formally advertised on Find a Tender, If your organisation wishes to bid for this upcoming opportunity you must register on the NNC E-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/

Planning Information

North Northamptonshire Council has engaged with providers who have expressed an interest in working with North Northamptonshire Council Education Services. Please note that this procurement opportunity has not yet been published. This notice will be updated once the tender is formally released on Find a Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017807-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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Notice Documents

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