--- title: "Non-School Alternative Provision / Education other then in school or college - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational l Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-22" --- # Non-School Alternative Provision / Education other then in school or college - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational l Framework Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d0d2.json) ## Summary Norfolk County Council has issued an open procurement for a framework agreement titled "Non-School Alternative Provision / Education Other than in School or College - Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational Framework". This tender, categorised under education and training services, seeks to establish service providers for children and young people requiring Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) support and vocational education alternatives. The procurement covers regions UKH15, UKH16, and UKH17 in the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 3 August 2026 and the commencement of the contract on 21 August 2026, running until 15 March 2028. The procurement is currently at the tender stage and permits electronic submissions through the Norfolk County Council portal. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses offering innovative educational services outside the traditional school ecosystem. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can deliver exceptional quality and outcomes in special education needs. With a framework that facilitates both further competitions and direct awards, businesses can engage dynamically, enhancing their market presence while contributing valuably to the educational landscape. Interested businesses can seize the opportunity to be part of an impactful framework, potentially extending involvement until 2034, subject to compliance with the Procurement Act 2023. ## Notice Norfolk County has established a framework agreement of providers of any size interested in providing alternative education to children and young people (CYP) covering SEMH/Vocational packages of support for Children and Young People (CYP). The framework is split into 2 lots; Lot 1 Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision, for providers who will support CYP who experience difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour in an educational setting other than a registered mainstream setting. Lot 2 - Vocational non-school alternative provision, for providers that offer curriculum, options and obtaining qualifications that are not ordinarily available in mainstream schools. You may bid for any or all lots. Please note that this is a reopening of the framework to new applicants. ### Lot Information Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision Supporting CYP who experience difficulties in managing their emotions and behaviour in an educational setting other than a registered mainstream setting. Renewal: May be extended as long as such extension complies with the Procurement Act 2023 in terms of re-opening of the framework. The notice has only allowed us to state 15/03/2032 but can be extended up to 15/03/2034 Vocational non-school alternative provision Accessing curriculum, options and obtaining qualifications that are not ordinarily available in mainstream schools. Renewal: May be extended as long as such extension complies with the Procurement Act 2023 in terms of re-opening of the framework. The notice has only allowed us to state 15/03/2032 but can be extended up to 15/03/2034 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069146-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Aug 2026 - 15 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2026-10-01 | ## 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 | 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 | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 11:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069146-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069146-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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