Planning

Tutoring and alternative provision for children with SEMH needs

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

02 Jun 2026 at 07:56

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking services for "Tutoring and alternative provision for children with SEMH needs." This initiative falls under the social work and related services industry category, with the anticipated contract period starting on 1st September 2027 and concluding on 31st August 2035. The procurement is planned to be conducted under a framework agreement with a future notice date set for 1st February 2027. Located in Norwich, United Kingdom, the council is acting as the buyer, setting a substantial budget of £128,000,000 for this project, providing significant opportunities for service providers in the education sector.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specializing in social and educational services, particularly those experienced in working with children who have social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Companies that can offer tutoring and alternative educational solutions tailored to these requirements should find this tender especially appealing. By engaging with Norfolk County Council, providers can potentially secure a long-term contract, expand their operational scope, and enhance their portfolio in partnership with a reputable public authority. This is an excellent opportunity for organisations that are capable of delivering high-quality, specialised educational services within a structured framework agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tutoring and alternative provision for children with SEMH needs

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of Tutoring and alternative provision for children with SEMH needs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051656-2026
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
£128,000,000 £100M-£1B
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 Feb 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2035 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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