---
title: "Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c9b7"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-19"
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# Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c9b7

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## Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Additional Learning Needs Information and Support Service" under an open procurement method. This procurement, classified under special education services, is aimed at supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) in North Wales. The tender details significant legislative changes starting in September 2021, alongside a tender period that ends on 20 August 2021. The contract duration is set for 1,080 days, with potential extensions for up to two additional years. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically via the specified platform.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in educational support services, especially those experienced in special education and related fields. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of the legislative changes impacting SEN and ALN services, as well as those equipped to provide high-quality parent partnership services, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could pave the way for growth as public authorities increasingly seek innovative solutions to enhance educational support in response to new regulatory frameworks.

## Notice

Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of the North Wales Authorities is inviting tenders for the provision of a Parent Partnership Service Wales is undergoing a period of significant change in relation to how children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) are supported to access education. These changes come into force in September 2021 with the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This legislation brings about a number of changes with regards to duties placed on local authorities, maintained schools and further education institutes (FEIs) which will result in the current system and the new system running in parallel for a period of three years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wales is undergoing a period of significant change in relation to how children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs (ALN) are supported to access education. These changes come into force in September 2021 with the implementation of the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018. This legislation brings about a number of changes with regards to duties placed on local authorities, maintained schools and further education institutes (FEIs) which will result in the current system and the new system running in parallel for a period of three years.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a period of up to 2 years (in annual increments)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016970-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WREXHAM |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL11 1AR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL34 Flintshire and Wrexham |
| Local authority | Wrexham |
| Electoral ward | Grosvenor |
| Westminster constituency | Wrexham |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80340000 - Special education services

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016970-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wrexham.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0264
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112527

## Provenance

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