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Norfolk County Council have developed a new Framework for unregulated alternative provision / education other than in school or college - Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) and Vocational, that will enable a fair and transparent process to manage how we commission and work in partnership with providers. The Framework will secure consistent approaches to safeguarding and sufficient choice for children and young people (CYP).
The contract Value is an estimate, and will depend on usage.
On 19 November 2025, the Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness made a written statement [UIN HCWS1071] saying that three proposals for unitary local government in Norfolk had been received - these could entail the creation of one, two or three unitary councils.
The Minister announced a consultation exercise, which ended on 11 January 2026. The Minister stated that "once the consultations have concluded, the Government will assess the proposals against the criteria in the invitation and decide, subject to parliamentary approval, which, if any, proposals are to be implemented, with or without modification".
B. On 4 December 2025, the Secretary of State for Local Government made a written statement [UIN HCWS1128] stating that the government intends to establish a Mayoral Strategic Authority for Norfolk and Suffolk as soon as possible, and that it is minded to hold inaugural mayoral elections in May 2028.
Should these processes lead to unitary local government in Norfolk and/or to the establishment of a Mayoral Strategic Authority covering Norfolk (i) the contract may be transferred, assigned or novated to any successor authority(ies) to the council, or to any joint body incorporating or formed by any such successor and/or to any Mayoral Strategic Authority; and/or (ii) the council or a successor authority or joint body may order services on behalf of other local authorities serving any area within Norfolk's current geographical boundaries.
Framework contract: £30,000,000 total value shared among 46 suppliers. Estimated equal shares shown below.
| Supplier | Identifier | Est. Share | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC EDUCATION LIMITED | 11946305 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| ABSOLUTE CHILDREN SERVICES LTD | 15335226 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| ACKERMAN PIERCE EDUCATION LTD | 16149169 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| ACTION COMMUNITY ENTERPRISES CIC | 07663378 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Vocational non-school alternative provision | - |
| BACK TO BASICS TRAINING SERVICES LTD. | 15709728 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| Be Yourself | Procurement ID: PWGZ-5914-BCPN | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| BREAKFORTH MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES LIMITED | 10470744 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| CASTLE FARM COUNTRYSIDE CLASSROOM LTD | 14937009 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| CATCH-UP ACADEMY LTD | 13609286 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| C F SOCIAL WORK LIMITED | 06027234 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| CONSORTIUM TRUST | 10255142 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| Dinky Ponies Childrens Equesrian Centre | Procurement ID: PGVM-4641-BXCV | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Vocational non-school alternative provision | - |
| EDUCATION AND FAMILY WELLBEING SERVICE LIMITED | 14291852 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| Elevate-Ed | Procurement ID: PZHG-2828-JBHW | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| EVERGREEN SEN CONSULTANCY LIMITED | 14735378 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| FEMCO SERVICES LIMITED | 14718255 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Vocational non-school alternative provision | - |
| FLEET EDUCATION SERVICES LIMITED | 04904364 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| HOLT YOUTH PROJECT LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1128752 Companies House: 06844711 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| HORIZON COMMUNITY TRAINING CIC | 13493301 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| IDEATE EDUCATION LTD | 13733505 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| JDT MUSIC ACADEMY LIMITED | 12201421 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| JUVENTAS SERVICES LIMITED | 09763319 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| KINDA EDUCATION C.I.C. | 11626237 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| LAPWING SUFFOLK LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1136324 Companies House: 07175060 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| MAGNUM OPUS TRAINING LTD | 10740092 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| MANCROFT ADVICE PROJECT (MAP) | Charity Commission: 1107927 Companies House: 05249208 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| MEDIC MIND LTD | 10871191 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| NORWICH CITY COMMUNITY SPORTS FOUNDATION | Charity Commission: 1088239 Companies House: 04100611 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| NUDGE EDUCATION LIMITED | 10192753 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| NXG ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 09359060 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| OAK ACTIVITIES LTD. | 09887385 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| Open Road Norfolk Trust | Charity Commission: 1131445 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| OUTCOMES FIRST 4 LIMITED | 07121809 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| PEOPLE & ANIMALS UK COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY | 09738365 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| POSITIVE YOUNG FUTURES CIC | 16696912 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Vocational non-school alternative provision | - |
| SAILs Education LTD | 14405991 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | CH MISMATCH CF says 14405991, but CH says it's SUPPORTING ATTAINMENT AND INCLUSION FOR LIFE LTD |
| SELF ASSURED MIND THERAPY LTD | 14725090 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| ST. EDMUNDS SOCIETY | CE002137 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| STEM CENTRE LTD | 15043811 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| TARGETED PROVISION LTD | 11153826 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| TEACHING PERSONNEL LIMITED | 03225158 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| THE GARAGE TRUST LIMITED | Charity Commission: 1098975 Companies House: 04510240 | ~£652,174 | 2 lots Vocational non-school alternative provision · Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| THE NORWICH SCHOOL OF BEAUTY LTD | 09913992 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Vocational non-school alternative provision | - |
| THE PARACHUTE PROJECT LTD | 13436991 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| TOP NOTCH TUTORS LIMITED | 10363923 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
| VERBATIM THERAPY & CONSULTANCY LTD | 10642207 | ~£652,174 | 1 lot Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision | - |
Taken from this notice, not from Companies House. Check the original notice — details change and are not updated here.
This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 87 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Provision Mar 2026 – Mar 2028 | £30,000,000 | 50 | Be Yourself Elevate-Ed Open Road Norfolk Trust | active |
| Lot 2 Vocational non-school alternative provision Mar 2026 – Mar 2028 | £30,000,000 | 37 | Dinky Ponies Childrens Equesrian Centre Open Road Norfolk Trust Be Yourself Medic Mind Ltd | active |
Notices published under the Procurement Act 2023 name every bidder, including unsuccessful ones.
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £219,679 in 10 payments (over £25k) from Department of Health and Social Care, Greater London Authority, Companies House (2016-04-11 to 2025-10-31).