Planning

West Northamptonshire Council - Non-School Alternative Provision Framework

West Northamptonshire Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-016356

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-060ff9 (view related notices)

Published 24 February 2026, 10:18am

Scope

Reference

WNC00000602

Description

West Northamptonshire Council would like to invite non school alternative provision providers to a Market Engagement Event as part of preparations for the upcoming procurement of the Non School Alternative Provision Framework.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Contract dates (estimated)

1 September 2026 to 31 August 2030
4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

80000000 - Education and training services
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Contract locations

UKF24 - West Northamptonshire

Engagement

Engagement deadline

23 March 2026

Engagement process description

Event Details

• Date: Monday 23rd March 2026

• Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

• Location: Moulton Community Centre, Reedings, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7AX

This session will provide:

• An overview of the forthcoming framework

• An opportunity to understand commissioning intentions and procurement processes within West Northants.

• Guidance on expectations and requirements for providers

• A chance for providers to ask questions and share feedback before procurement begins

The event has a maximum capacity of 50 attendees, and places will be allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Please reserve your place using the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wnc-non-school-alternative-provision-framework-market-engagement-event-tickets-1983775646360?aff=oddtdtcreator

To ensure fair access for all providers, we kindly ask that no more than two representatives attend from each organisation.

If the in‑person event becomes fully booked and there is sufficient interest, we will look to offer an additional online engagement session on Tuesday 24th March. Should you find the event at capacity when attempting to register, please email educationcommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk to express your interest in attending the online session.

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contracting authority