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title: "HIGH NEEDS STUDY PROGRAMME (HNSP) APPROVED PROVIDER LIST (APL)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043b5a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# HIGH NEEDS STUDY PROGRAMME (HNSP) APPROVED PROVIDER LIST (APL)

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b5a

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council is overseeing the procurement process titled "High Needs Study Programme (HNSP) Approved Provider List (APL)", focusing on adult and other education services. This initiative is situated in the region UKE22 and is currently in the award stage, reflecting its completion. The procurement aims to facilitate high needs study programmes for young individuals with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), supporting their transition into adulthood. The procurement method employed is the open procedure under the classification scheme CPV. The Contract was signed on 1 August 2024, operating initially until 31 July 2028, with an option for a two-year extension until 31 July 2030.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services to expand their market reach by contributing to the HNSP. Providers that focus on personalised education and have expertise in dealing with specific learning needs will find this tender appealing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), such as THE BLUEBERRY ACADEMY LIMITED, Disability Action Yorkshire, and similar entities, have successfully engaged with this procurement, highlighting the inclusivity for these scales of operations. Businesses can leverage this opportunity to foster growth by aligning their strategies with the SEN Code of Practice and harnessing local knowledge to cater to the demand-led nature of services.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List (APL) for High Needs Study Programme (HNSP) ("the Contract"). To access the High Needs Study Programme (HNSP), a young person must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) The High Needs Study Programme is a person-centred programme which supports the young person to develop and progress, based on a clear understanding of how each person learns best, strategies that will help them achieve their goals, and the support they require within the learning environment. The three core learning pathways link directly to the SEN Code of Practice and the North Yorkshire SEN strategy. The HNSP is for young people to transition in adulthood and prepares them for their next steps.. Further information is contained within Volume 1 The Specification. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority wishes to award an Approved Provider List (APL) for High Needs Study Programme (HNSP). To access the High Needs Study Programme (HNSP), a young person must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) The High Needs Study Programme is a person-centred programme which supports the young person to develop and progress, based on a clear understanding of how each person learns best, strategies that will help them achieve their goals, and the support they require within the learning environment. The three core learning pathways link directly to the SEN Code of Practice and the North Yorkshire SEN strategy. The HNSP is for young people to transition in adulthood and prepares them for their next steps.. Further information is contained within Volume 1 The Specification. The services are demand led and as such annual totals are dependent on that demand.

Renewal: Initial 4 year period followed by an option to extend of 2 years. Contract Duration: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2028 Option to Extend: 1 August 2028 - 31 July 2030

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020405-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2030 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE2 North Yorkshire, TLE22 North Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | DISABILTY ACTION YORKSHIRE; HARROGATE SKILLS FOR LIVING CENTRE; SUPPORTING CHOICE; TANG HALL SMART; THE BLUEBERRY ACADEMY; VELOHEADS COMMUNITY INTEREST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80400000 - Adult and other education services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020405-2026
- 20 Feb 2024 at 09:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005469-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=77620&B=UK
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk
- https://yortender.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER

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