Inclusion Services Framework - 369-NYC-CY
The contract establishes a multi-provider Inclusion Services Open Framework for North Yorkshire Council, a local authority responsible for public services in North Yorkshire, to procure needs-led support for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) and post-16 provision. The seven lots cover primary and secondary in-person education, online education, therapeutic interventions, alternative and enrichment activities, post-16 provision, and targeted SEND improvement and workforce development services. Providers appointed to the framework will deliver quality-assured education, therapeutic, activity, post-16, or improvement packages, with individual placements and work awarded through mini-competitions or direct awards. The framework duration and estimated total value are not specified in the available information, although entry points are anticipated several times annually during the early years and periodically thereafter. Delivery is expected across North Yorkshire, but specific sites or regions are not stated. The key qualification requirement is the ability to provide services compliant with relevant SEND, safeguarding, and statutory education requirements.
Buyer: The North Yorkshire Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £33.3m
- Bids close: 2 Nov 2026
- Location: North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire CC
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 1 Feb 2027 to 31 Aug 2034
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
North Yorkshire Council (the “Authority”) invites tenders for appointment to a multi provider Inclusion Services Open Framework. The open framework will support the delivery of high quality, needs led provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those requiring Education Other Than at School (EOTAS) and post16 support. This open framework aims to establish an efficient and quality assured method of procuring provision aligned with statutory duties under: • The Children and Families Act 2014 • SEND Code of Practice: 0–25 years • Procurement Act 2023 / Public Contracts Regulations 2015 • Relevant safeguarding legislation This open framework supports the Authorities Local Area SEND Strategy and High Needs Block (HNB) Transformation Programme. The open framework is divided into seven lots, covering the diverse needs of children and young people across North Yorkshire. • Lot 1 – Primary In-person Education (KS1/KS2) • Lot 2 – Secondary In-person Education (KS3/KS4) • Lot 3 – Online Education • Lot 4 – Therapeutic Interventions • Lot 5 – Alternative and Enrichment Activities • Lot 6 – Post-16 Provision • Lot 7 – Targeted SEND Improvement and Workforce Development Services Preliminary market engagement has been carried out. Information is available at https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041427-2025 Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-041427 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05626b The notice was unable to be l...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 2 Nov 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £33.3m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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