Proc-25-181 Additional Learning Needs Partnership Service

What this is

Wrexham County Borough Council on behalf of North Wales Authorities seeks a provider for an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service. The service will deliver independent advice, support, and formal disagreement resolution for children, young people, and parents with additional learning needs across six North Wales counties, operating bilingually and in compliance with the Education Act 1996 and ALN Code for Wales 2021.

Key points

• Tender deadline: 2 September 2026.
• Contract value: GBP 829,725 (excluding VAT) for 3-year term with optional 2-year extension.
• Service must be fully bilingual and operate independently from local authorities across six North Wales counties.
• Statutory compliance required: Education Act 1996 (Sections 332A/32B) and ALN Code for Wales 2021.
• Service must provide independent advice, information, and formal disagreement resolution for children, young people, and parents with additional learning needs.
• Contract commencement: October 2026; documents not available on website—bidders must contact authority for full notice text and tender documents.

How it is scored

Quality 80% · Price 20%

How to submit

Instructions for recording interest and obtaining additional information or documents are contained within the Full Notice Text; this notice indicates documents are not available on the website.

Contract period

Contract commences October 1, 2026 and runs until September 30, 2029 (3 years), with extension options available until September 30, 2031 (total 5 years with extensions).

Classification

CPV 85312300 — Guidance and counselling services WalesAngleseyGwyneddConwy