Planning

The Provision of Independent Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leeds City Council is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "The Provision of Independent Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to establish a framework for educational and residential care services across the Yorkshire and Humber region. Key events include a market engagement scheduled on 1st July 2026 at the BHF Priory Centre in Barnsley, with further details on 16th September 2026. The initiative is part of the White Rose Partnership, involving multiple local authorities, including Barnsley, Leeds, and York, among others. The procurement process complies with UK legal standards and involves two main lots—education only and education with care—requiring DfE registered educational institutions for service delivery. The contract period is set to begin on 1st September 2027 and extend potentially to 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in educational and care services, with a strong emphasis on independent school standards and children's home regulations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for participation, particularly those equipped with DfE registered schools and capable of delivering tailored educational services. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their operations within the public sector, tap into a network of multiple local authorities, and play a pivotal role in shaping regional educational frameworks for children with special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement follows a light touch regime, providing a potentially lucrative avenue for diverse service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Independent Schools and Colleges for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Notice Description

The White Rose Partnership which comprises of 14 Placing Authorities (Local Authorities/Trusts). These include: * Barnsley, Bradford (and the Trust), Doncaster, East Riding, Hull, Leeds, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, Rotherham, Sheffield, Calderdale, Kirklees, Wakefield, York. The purpose of this section is to set out the overarching framework and expectations for the White Rose Regional Partnership ("WR Partnership") in how local authorities commission, manage, and deliver care services for children, young people, and families across Yorkshire and Humber. This agreement is for the supply of the full range of education with or without residential care provision. Lot 1 - Education Only Provision - Day School only The Contractor must be able to provide full-time education with a DfE registered school on-site that meets the educational needs of individual child or young person. Education Contractors must have their own DfE number. Lot 2 - Education with Care -- Educational with Residential Provision For the provision of education provided by the contractor with residential care and support in a setting that is registered with Ofsted for children and young people. The Contractor must be able to provide full-time education with a DfE registered school either on-site or within their group within the weekly cost for any child/young person placed through the contract. The level of support and the education provided will meet the individual needs of a young person. Education Contractors must have their own DfE number It is underpinned by a contractual requirement of the contractor to comply with Independent Schools Standards (England 2015), Children's Home's Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards for Children's Homes 2015 where residential homes are provided as part of the service.

Planning Information

Event 1 - 1st July 2026 The event is open to providers currently already on the SEND Framework, and to providers who may be interested in joining in the future. Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 Location: BHF Priory Centre, Pontefract Road, Barnsley, S71 5PN Timings: Doors open at 9.00 for a prompt 9.30 start. Finish at 16.00 Attendance: Up to 2 delegates per organisation The morning of the event will involve an introduction to the recommissioning timescales and the new White Rose SEND Framework principles and priorities. In the afternoon there will be group discussions around the current and future SEND Frameworks and an introduction to the wider regional recommissioning process. Event 2 - 16th September 2026 - Details to be confirmed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06af72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053662-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2029 2-3 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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