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title: "Proc-25-181 Additional Learning Needs Partnership Service"
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# Proc-25-181 Additional Learning Needs Partnership Service

Buyer: WREXHAM COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db42

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## Summary

Wrexham County Borough Council, in collaboration with other North Wales authorities, is seeking tenders for the provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service. The tender is open for services in the guidance and counselling sector, specifically targeting additional learning needs. The procurement is at the "Tender" stage, and relevant documents need to be submitted by 2nd September 2026, with enquiries closing on 13th August 2026. The main procurement method is an open procedure, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2026. The service will cover regions across North Wales, including Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, and Wrexham.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in educational support services, particularly those with capabilities in guidance and counselling services. Enterprises experienced in providing bilingual services, with a focus on advocacy and dispute resolution, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The contract, valued at approximately £829,725, is tailored to be inclusive of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering significant potential for business growth and the ability to expand market reach in the education sector across Wales. The successful business will not only deliver services that comply with statutory requirements but also contribute to better educational outcomes in the region.

## Notice

UK4 - Tender Notice Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of the North Wales Authorities is inviting tenders for the provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service Local Authorities are required under the, Section 332A / 32B of the Education Act 1996 and the ALN Code for Wales 2021 to make arrangements for advocacy and the avoidance and resolution of disagreements services for children/young people for whom the local authority is responsible, or in the case of children, their parents. i) Sections 332A and 332B of the Education Act 1996 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/contents ii) ALN Code for Wales 2021 https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-03/the-additional-learning-needs-code-for-wales-2021.pdf The successful supplier will provide an ALN Partnership Service which will act in accordance with the Authorities' requirements and fulfil the statutory duties as set out by ALNET 2018 and the ALN Code (2021) to children, young people and parents across North Wales who are the responsibility of the counties of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham and require support in relation to additional learning needs. The primary role of the ALN Partnership Service (ALNPS) is to: i. Provide independent advice and support for parents of children with additional learning needs, as well as for children and young people themselves, empowering them to play an informed and active role in their child's education or in their own learning journey. ii. Ensure that parents of children with additional learning needs, as well as children and young people themselves, have access to clear information, advice, and guidance that enables them to make informed decisions. iii. Provide a formal Disagreement Resolution Service to parents and children and young people. iv. Provide a fully bilingual service. thereby fulfilling all Council's statutory obligations referred to in the ALN Code. i. The ALN Partnership Service will focus on resolving the problems, barriers, and issues raised by children, young people and parents, empowering them and helping to prevent disagreements from escalating ii. The ALN Partnership Service will operate as an independent impartial party in order to facilitate resolutions to the problems or issues raised. Its aim is solution focused and its function is a facilitating and conciliatory one. iii. The ALN Partnership Service will be separate and independent from the LAs. iv. The ALN Partnership Service will ensure it has a sound understanding of each LA context and processes. v. The ALN Partnership Service will promote an understanding and awareness of the LA duty to prioritise placement in mainstream settings. vi. The ALN Partnership Service will be flexible and responsive to local changes. vii. The ALN Partnership Service will have mechanisms to promote the service and make itself easily accessible to children, young people, parents and schools. It is anticipated that the Contract will commence in October 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073704-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2030-01-04 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £829,725 |
| Lots value | £829,725 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL; CYNGOR GWYNEDD; DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; FLINTSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; ISLE OF ANGLESEY COUNTY 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 | Flintshire |
| Electoral ward | Hawarden: Ewloe |
| Westminster constituency | Alyn and Deeside |
| Delivery location | TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2026 at 12:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073704-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073704-2026
  4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/56/contents
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/project_63307itt_125154-Proc-25-181ProvisionofALNPartnership
- https://gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2021-03/the-additional-learning-needs-code-for-wales-2021.pdf
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.wrexham.gov.uk/

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