---
title: "Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aaf2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support

Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aaf2

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## Summary

Norfolk County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support." This initiative falls under the social work and related services industry category and is aimed at enhancing support services for special educational needs and disabilities. The procurement is expected to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 31st March 2033. Located in the Norfolk region of the United Kingdom, the planned procurement stage was published on 2nd June 2026, with a future notice date anticipated on 1st September 2026. The procurement process focuses on services and is making use of a framework agreement under the light-touch regime with an estimated contract value of £6,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with expertise in special education needs and disabilities. Companies experienced in providing therapy and support services for vulnerable individuals would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The framework agreement being utilised allows for ongoing partnerships and collaborations, fostering long-term business growth for successful contenders. Organisations that can demonstrate robust service delivery and compliance with the light-touch procurement principles outlined by Norfolk County Council will be at an advantage. With a substantial contract value and a long-term commitment, this procurement can lead to stable and sustained growth for the winning bidder.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of Special educational needs and disabilities therapy and support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051653-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 07:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051653-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051653-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.norfolk.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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