--- title: "West Northamptonshire Council - Non-School Alternative Provision Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-24" --- # West Northamptonshire Council - Non-School Alternative Provision Framework Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is set to procure a Non-School Alternative Provision Framework, focusing on the education sector. The council will host a Market Engagement Event on 23rd March 2026, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Moulton Community Centre in Northampton. This event aims to provide insights into the forthcoming framework, commissioning intentions, procurement processes, and guidance for potential providers. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with formal publication expected in April or May 2026, and the framework is intended to commence in September 2026. This initiative involves services related to education and training, as well as community, social, and personal services to be delivered across the UKF24 region in the United Kingdom. The Non-School Alternative Provision Framework offers business growth opportunities for providers in the education sector, with a focus on services for children and young adults unable to access mainstream schooling. The framework will be structured into several lots, encompassing valuable services such as SEMH provision, vocational learning, specialist SEND tuition, and behavioural intervention support. The council encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, promoting local innovation and collaboration while ensuring value for money and adherence to national standards. Businesses delivering or interested in alternative education provision stand to benefit from engaging with this opportunity, particularly those offering flexible delivery models and aiming to improve educational outcomes for various youth demographics across the region. Feedback and queries related to the framework can be directed to the specified council contact email. ## Notice West Northamptonshire Council would like to invite non school alternative provision providers to a Market Engagement Event as part of preparations for the upcoming procurement of the Non School Alternative Provision Framework. ### Planning Information Event Details • Date: Monday 23rd March 2026 • Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm • Location: Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7AX This session will provide: • An overview of the forthcoming framework • An opportunity to understand commissioning intentions and procurement processes within West Northants. • Guidance on expectations and requirements for providers • A chance for providers to ask questions and share feedback before procurement begins The event has a maximum capacity of 50 attendees, and places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please reserve your place using the Eventbrite link below: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wnc-non-school-alternative-provision-framework-market-engagement-event-tickets-1983775646360?aff=oddtdtcreator To ensure fair access for all providers, we kindly ask that no more than two representatives attend from each organisation. If the in‑person event becomes fully booked and there is sufficient interest, we will look to offer an additional online engagement session on Tuesday 24th March. Should you find the event at capacity when attempting to register, please email educationcommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk to express your interest in attending the online session. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2026 at 10:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2026 - 27 Jan 2026 at 15:39 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007218-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016356-2026 24th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007218-2026 27th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wnc-non-school-alternative-provision-framework-market-engagement-event-tickets-1983775646360?aff=oddtdtcreator - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/working-us/doing-business-council ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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