Inclusion Services Framework - 369-NYC-CY

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) - Anticipated Lot Value £1,132,281.80 including VAT • Lot 2 – Secondary In-person Education (KS3/KS4) - Anticipated Lot Value £5,131,586.55 including VAT • Lot 3 – Online Education - Anticipated Lot Value £2,841,203.79 including VAT • Lot 4 – Therapeutic Interventions - Anticipated Lot Value £4,005,713.90 including VAT • Lot 5 – Alternative and Enrichment Activities - Anticipated Lot Value £2,563,656.89 including VAT • Lot 6 – Post-16 Provision - Anticipated Lot Value £19,200,037.21 including VAT • Lot 7 – Targeted SEND Improvement and Workforce Development Services - Anticipated Lot Value £5,125,519.86 including VAT For the purposes of the individual contract awarded to each supplier, the contract value has been set at £0, reflecting the fact that the framework does not guarantee any level of spend with participating suppliers.