Planning

West Northamptonshire Council - Non-School Alternative Provision Framework

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 10:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Jan 2026 at 15:39

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is set to procure a Non-School Alternative Provision Framework, focusing on the education sector. The council will host a Market Engagement Event on 23rd March 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Moulton Community Centre in Northampton. This event aims to provide insights into the forthcoming framework, commissioning intentions, procurement processes, and guidance for potential providers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with formal publication expected in April or May 2026, and the framework is intended to commence in September 2026. This initiative involves services related to education and training, as well as community, social, and personal services to be delivered across the UKF24 region in the United Kingdom.

The Non-School Alternative Provision Framework offers business growth opportunities for providers in the education sector, with a focus on services for children and young adults unable to access mainstream schooling. The framework will be structured into several lots, encompassing valuable services such as SEMH provision, vocational learning, specialist SEND tuition, and behavioural intervention support. The council encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting local innovation and collaboration while ensuring value for money and adherence to national standards. Businesses delivering or interested in alternative education provision stand to benefit from engaging with this opportunity, particularly those offering flexible delivery models and aiming to improve educational outcomes for various youth demographics across the region. Feedback and queries related to the framework can be directed to the specified council contact email.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

West Northamptonshire Council - Non-School Alternative Provision Framework

Notice Description

West Northamptonshire Council would like to invite non school alternative provision providers to a Market Engagement Event as part of preparations for the upcoming procurement of the Non School Alternative Provision Framework.

Planning Information

Event Details • Date: Monday 23rd March 2026 • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm • Location: Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7AX This session will provide: • An overview of the forthcoming framework • An opportunity to understand commissioning intentions and procurement processes within West Northants. • Guidance on expectations and requirements for providers • A chance for providers to ask questions and share feedback before procurement begins The event has a maximum capacity of 50 attendees, and places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please reserve your place using the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wnc-non-school-alternative-provision-framework-market-engagement-event-tickets-1983775646360?aff=oddtdtcreator To ensure fair access for all providers, we kindly ask that no more than two representatives attend from each organisation. If the in‑person event becomes fully booked and there is sufficient interest, we will look to offer an additional online engagement session on Tuesday 24th March. Should you find the event at capacity when attempting to register, please email educationcommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk to express your interest in attending the online session.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
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)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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