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Tender

04 Aug 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Wrexham County Borough Council, in collaboration with other North Wales authorities, is seeking tenders for the provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service. The tender is open for services in the guidance and counselling sector, specifically targeting additional learning needs. The procurement is at the "Tender" stage, and relevant documents need to be submitted by 2nd September 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th August 2026. The main procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026. The service will cover regions across North Wales, including Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in educational support services, particularly those with capabilities in guidance and counselling services. Enterprises experienced in providing bilingual services, with a focus on advocacy and dispute resolution, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract, valued at approximately £829,725, is tailored to be inclusive of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering significant potential for business growth and the ability to expand market reach in the education sector across Wales. The successful business will not only deliver services that comply with statutory requirements but also contribute to better educational outcomes in the region.

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Notice Title

Proc-25-181 Additional Learning Needs Partnership Service

Notice Description

UK4 - Tender Notice Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of the North Wales Authorities is inviting tenders for the provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service Local Authorities are required under the, Section 332A / 32B of the Education Act 1996 and the ALN Code for Wales 2021 to make arrangements for advocacy and the avoidance and resolution of disagreements services for children/young people for whom the local authority is responsible, or in the case of children, their parents. i) Sections 332A and 332B of the Education Act 1996 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/contents ii) ALN Code for Wales 2021 https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-03/the-additional-learning-needs-code-for-wales-2021.pdf The successful supplier will provide an ALN Partnership Service which will act in accordance with the Authorities' requirements and fulfil the statutory duties as set out by ALNET 2018 and the ALN Code (2021) to children, young people and parents across North Wales who are the responsibility of the counties of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham and require support in relation to additional learning needs. The primary role of the ALN Partnership Service (ALNPS) is to: i. Provide independent advice and support for parents of children with additional learning needs, as well as for children and young people themselves, empowering them to play an informed and active role in their child's education or in their own learning journey. ii. Ensure that parents of children with additional learning needs, as well as children and young people themselves, have access to clear information, advice, and guidance that enables them to make informed decisions. iii. Provide a formal Disagreement Resolution Service to parents and children and young people. iv. Provide a fully bilingual service. thereby fulfilling all Council's statutory obligations referred to in the ALN Code. i. The ALN Partnership Service will focus on resolving the problems, barriers, and issues raised by children, young people and parents, empowering them and helping to prevent disagreements from escalating ii. The ALN Partnership Service will operate as an independent impartial party in order to facilitate resolutions to the problems or issues raised. Its aim is solution focused and its function is a facilitating and conciliatory one. iii. The ALN Partnership Service will be separate and independent from the LAs. iv. The ALN Partnership Service will ensure it has a sound understanding of each LA context and processes. v. The ALN Partnership Service will promote an understanding and awareness of the LA duty to prioritise placement in mainstream settings. vi. The ALN Partnership Service will be flexible and responsive to local changes. vii. The ALN Partnership Service will have mechanisms to promote the service and make itself easily accessible to children, young people, parents and schools. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in October 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073704-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£829,725 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£829,725 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-04

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

CYNGOR GWYNEDD

DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WREXHAM
Postcode
LL11 1AR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham
Delivery Location
TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham

Local Authority
Flintshire
Electoral Ward
Hawarden: Ewloe
Westminster Constituency
Alyn and Deeside

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