Non-School Alternative Provision / Education other then in school or college - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational l Framework

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council has issued an open procurement for a framework agreement titled "Non-School Alternative Provision / Education Other than in School or College - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework". This tender, categorised under education and training services, seeks to establish service providers for children and young people requiring Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support and vocational education alternatives. The procurement covers regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3 August 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 21 August 2026, running until 15 March 2028. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and permits electronic submissions through the Norfolk County Council portal.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses offering innovative educational services outside the traditional school ecosystem. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver exceptional quality and outcomes in special education needs. With a framework that facilitates both further competitions and direct awards, businesses can engage dynamically, enhancing their market presence while contributing valuably to the educational landscape. Interested businesses can seize the opportunity to be part of an impactful framework, potentially extending involvement until 2034, subject to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023.

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Notice Title

Non-School Alternative Provision / Education other then in school or college - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational l Framework

Notice Description

Norfolk County has established a framework agreement of providers of any size interested in providing alternative education to children and young people (CYP) covering SEMH/Vocational packages of support for Children and Young People (CYP). The framework is split into 2 lots; Lot 1 Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision, for providers who will support CYP who experience difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour in an educational setting other than a registered mainstream setting. Lot 2 - Vocational non-school alternative provision, for providers that offer curriculum, options and obtaining qualifications that are not ordinarily available in mainstream schools. You may bid for any or all lots. Please note that this is a reopening of the framework to new applicants.

Lot Information

Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision

Supporting CYP who experience difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour in an educational setting other than a registered mainstream setting.

Renewal: May be extended as long as such extension complies with the Procurement Act 2023 in terms of re-opening of the framework. The notice has only allowed us to state 15/03/2032 but can be extended up to 15/03/2034

Vocational non-school alternative provision

Accessing curriculum, options and obtaining qualifications that are not ordinarily available in mainstream schools.

Renewal: May be extended as long as such extension complies with the Procurement Act 2023 in terms of re-opening of the framework. The notice has only allowed us to state 15/03/2032 but can be extended up to 15/03/2034

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069146-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
2026-10-01

Notice Status

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

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
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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