Planning

Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 07:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support." This initiative falls under the social work and related services industry category and is aimed at enhancing support services for special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement is expected to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2033. Located in the Norfolk region of the United Kingdom, the planned procurement stage was published on 2nd June 2026, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st September 2026. The procurement process focuses on services and is making use of a framework agreement under the light-touch regime with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with expertise in special education needs and disabilities. Companies experienced in providing therapy and support services for vulnerable individuals would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement being utilised allows for ongoing partnerships and collaborations, fostering long-term business growth for successful contenders. Organisations that can demonstrate robust service delivery and compliance with the light-touch procurement principles outlined by Norfolk County Council will be at an advantage. With a substantial contract value and a long-term commitment, this procurement can lead to stable and sustained growth for the winning bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaf2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051653-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
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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