North Northamptonshire Council Education Support Services Framework
Summary
North Northamptonshire Council has issued an updated notice for a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services valued at £31.2M. The framework will initially comprise five lots: Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Therapy, Tuition, and Alternative Provision, supporting children and young people aged 0-25.
What changed
North Northamptonshire Council has updated its notice regarding a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services, with an estimated value of £31.2 million. The framework is structured into five lots: Educational Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational and Sensory Therapy, Tuition, and Alternative Provision. These services are intended to support children and young people aged 0 to 25 with identified educational needs, including those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The notice emphasizes the need for suppliers to operate within legal and regulatory frameworks safeguarding welfare, rights, and educational outcomes.
This update primarily concerns the expiry date of the advert. While the notice itself is a procurement announcement and not a direct regulatory rule, it signifies a significant procurement opportunity for service providers in the education and health sectors within North Northamptonshire. Companies interested in bidding should note the framework's structure and the stated objective of ensuring timely access to high-quality, safe services that meet defined minimum standards. The original publication date was January 16, 2026, with the latest edit on March 21, 2026.
What to do next
- Review framework details for Educational Support Services
- Prepare bids for relevant service lots if applicable
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding and educational outcome regulations
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Planning
North Northamptonshire Council Education Support Services
- North Northamptonshire Council UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-026014
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060772
Published 16 January 2026, 11:04am
Last edited 21 March 2026, 2:21pm
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Updated expiry date of advert.
Scope
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Description
North Northamptonshire Council are pleased to advise that we will be setting up a Framework Agreement for Educational Support Services for Children and Young People in North Northamptonshire.
The framework agreement is structured initially into five distinct service categories, referred to as 'lots', each representing a different type of support service. This will consist of:
• Lot 1 - Educational Psychology
• Lot 2 - Speech and Language Therapy (SaLT)
• Lot 3 - Occupational and Sensory Therapy
• Lot 4 - Tuition
• Lot 5 - Alternative Provision
These services are intended to support children and young people aged 0 to 25 years where the Council has identified a need for additional educational support. This includes those with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), as well as a broader group of individuals with identified educational needs.
In 2024, the combined total of pupils with SEND support and those with an EHC plan in North Northamptonshire was 10,856. This represents an increase of 7.4% on the previous year's figure of 10,109.
In providing these educational support services, the supplier must operate within legal and regulatory framework designed to safeguard the welfare, rights, and educational outcomes of children and young people.
Our primary objective is to ensure that children and young people receive timely, high-quality education support services that enable them to reach their full potential.
This Open Framework is designed to support the delivery of the following outcomes:
• A sufficient supply of high-quality services, prioritising local provision where possible.
• Timely access to services for children and young people.
• Assurance that all services are safe and meet clearly defined minimum standards.
• Consistent terms and conditions across all providers.
Please note that this procurement opportunity has not yet been published. This notice will be updated once the tender is formally advertised on Find a Tender,
If your organisation wishes to bid for this upcoming opportunity you must register on the NNC E-procurement portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/
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Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £26,000,000 excluding VAT
- £31,200,000 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
Education and training services
Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 April 2026
Engagement process description
North Northamptonshire Council has engaged with providers who have expressed an interest in working with North Northamptonshire Council Education Services.
Please note that this procurement opportunity has not yet been published. This notice will be updated once the tender is formally released on Find a Tender.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
North Northamptonshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCM-5634-HGCN The Corby Cube, George Street
Corby
NN17 1QG
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@northnorthants.gov.uk
Region: UKF25 - North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
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