This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jul 2026 at 10:26

Tender

01 May 2026 at 12:57

PlanningUpdate

21 Mar 2026 at 14:21

PlanningUpdate

27 Feb 2026 at 11:30

PlanningUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 12:47

Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

North Northamptonshire Council has awarded contracts for the provision of educational support services as part of a framework agreement. This procurement process, completed under the open procedure, focuses on five lots: Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Therapy, Tuition, and Alternative Provision. The total estimated value of contracts awarded is approximately £26 million, and they are set to run from 13th July 2026 to 30th June 2030. The services sought under this procurement aim to support children and young people aged 0 to 25, including those with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), across the UKF25 region in the United Kingdom. Key awards for Lot 1, for example, involve notable suppliers like CF Psychology Group Ltd and Liquid Personnel Limited, indicating an active engagement with both large enterprises and SMEs.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for various organisations, particularly those engaged in education and training services. Businesses specialising in educational psychology, therapy services, and alternative provision for young people will find this procurement favourable. Emphasising the council's need for high-quality and local provision where possible, the procurement encourages participation from SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), thereby fostering a diverse and competitive supplier ecosystem. The framework allows providers to be part of an open framework scheme designed to ensure consistent delivery outcomes and service availability, presenting a valuable foothold for businesses looking to expand their reach in public sector contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

North Northamptonshire Council Provision of Educational Support Services

Notice Description

These services are intended to support children and young people aged 0 to 25 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. The Lots initially to be procured are below: Lot 1 - Provision of Educational Psychology Lot 2 - Provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) Lot 3 - Provision of Occupational and Sensory Therapy Lot 4 - Provision of Tuition Lot 5 - Provision of Alternative Provision The Service is required to provide educational support services that ensure children and young people receive timely, high-quality education support services that enable them to reach their full potential. Service outcomes the Provider will be measured against may include: -Improved educational attainment and progress for children and young people. -Increased engagement and attendance in education settings. -Enhanced communication, social, emotional, and independence skills. -Timely delivery of assessments and interventions within agreed timescales. -Positive feedback from children, families, and schools.

Lot Information

Provision of Educational Psychology Provision of Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT) The Provision of Occupational and/or Sensory Therapists The provision of Tutors The provision of Alternative provision

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/065484-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,652,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£6,343,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20264 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Northamptonshire Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Postcode Area
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
Corby West
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
69
Supplier Names

CF Psychology Group Limited

LINQ HEALTHCARE RECRUITMENT SPECIALISTS LIMITED

Liquid Personnel

LOOM PSYCHOLOGY LTD

OLIVE PSYCHOLOGY LTD

OUTCOMES FIRST 4 LIMITED

PSYCHOLOGY DIRECT LIMITED

ENLAI INTERNATIONAL LTD

Randstad Solutions Limited

REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd

SUPPLY STAFF LIMITED

CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD

Globe Locums Limited

Kirsop-Taylor Healthcare Ltd

NAISHE HEALTH CARE LIMITED

VIRIDIS GREEN LIMITED

ACHIEVE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LTD

THRIVE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES LTD

A-DAY CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Academy21

Active Support Education Centre

AFFINITY WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

ASEND LIMITED

BECCY HURRELL VOICE & ARTS LIMITED

THINK EDUCATION PARTNERS LIMITED

FETS LEARNING LTD

Fleet Education Services

HALLIE'S LEGACY CIC

HUMLY MIDLANDS LTD

NUTRIX PERSONNEL LIMITED

NEXIM HEALTHCARE CONSULTANTS LTD

Nisai Virtual Academy

Progress Schools

K & G RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Remedy Recruitment Group Ltd

Sandeman Tutoring

Shine Learning and Training centre Beds

SIEVEMK GATEWAY LTD

SPRINT EDUCATION RECRUITMENT LTD

Spencer Clarke Group Limited

STEMRAN LIMITED

Study Mind

Targeted Provision

TDS Tutoring

TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED

TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT LTD

TRUSTED TUTORS

Tute Education

WHEN THE ADULTS CHANGE LTD

ACCESS FUTURES CIC

Aspire and Thrive

BABY PEOPLE LIMITED

Brooke Taylor Education Consultancy Limited

ECOCOACH CIC

FUTURE LIONS EDUCATION LIMITED

GROW WILD OUTREACH SERVICE LTD

HAPPIER EVERY CHAPTER LTD

IN MUSIC IN MEDIA C.I.C.

MA Equestrian

MPOWER ALTERNATIVE PROVISION LTD

Northampton Saints Foundation

PATHWAY ACADEMYZONE LTD

POSITIVE CARE AND SUPPORT LTD

RUTLAND OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE LTD

The Lady Byron School

LEARN SOLUTIONS LIMITED

WILLOW TREE CHILDREN'S SERVICES LTD

YOUTH WORKS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

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