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title: "Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework"
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# Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a5e0653b-aa87-45f0-b02c-9d2f03e0ba80

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is inviting tenders for its new Framework for Unregulated Alternative Provision and Education, focusing on Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH), and Vocational services. This initiative aims to ensure a consistent, safeguarding-conscious approach by collaborating with suitable providers. Classified under the education and training services category (CPV code 80000000), this open procedure procurement will close its tender period on 8th December 2025, with contract services expected to start on 30th January 2026 and conclude by 29th January 2029. The services will cater to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, with a central administrative address in Norfolk, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those providing alternative educational pathways focused on mental health and vocational training. Although it is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger educational organisations equipped to deliver on a substantial and varied scale might find this framework an ideal avenue for expansion and innovation in delivering essential services. Engaging in this procurement process allows suppliers to collaborate with a provincial authority like Norfolk County Council, potentially expanding their service scope and client base in an impactful sector.

## Notice

Norfolk County Council are developing a new Framework for Unregulated Alternative Provision / Education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational, that will enable a fair and transparent process to manage how we commission and work in partnership with providers. The Framework will secure consistent approaches to safeguarding and sufficient choice for children and young people (CYP). Contract length has not yet been fixed by Norfolk County Council. Final contract length will be set in the Tender Notice after market engagement. The contract Value is an estimate, and will depend on usage. Currently in Market Engagement so they are no documents available. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63697df2-448e-4632-a6c4-1302624f2f66 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2025 at 13:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63697df2-448e-4632-a6c4-1302624f2f66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63697df2-448e-4632-a6c4-1302624f2f66
  2nd September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk

## Provenance

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