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.

Providers and specialist SEND practitioners delivering targeted services to raise standards, promote inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This Lot may include providers able to deliver one or more service types detailed below for children and young people from early years through to post 16 education, up to the age of 25. 1. Workforce Development, Training and Skills Providers Organisations delivering training or professional development to improve workforce capability in SEND and inclusive practice. Examples may include: • SEND specific workforce training programmes • SENCO development and supervision • Coaching or mentoring for teaching, support or pastoral staff • Multi disciplinary workforce training (education, health, social care) • Post 16 workforce training linked to Supporting Preparation for Adulthood 2. School and Setting Improvement Services Providers supporting improvements in SEND systems, processes and inclusive practice within education or post 16 settings. Examples may include: • SEND audits or diagnostic reviews • Targeted improvement support for individual schools or colleges • Locality based or cluster improvement programmes • Support to embed inclusive quality first teaching • Improvement support following inspection or review outcomes 3. Leadership and Governance Support Services Providers delivering leadership, management and governance support in relation to SEND and inclusion. Examples may include: • SEND leadership development programmes • Executive or senior leadership coaching • Governance training related to SEND duties and responsibilities • Strategic support for SEND improvement planning • Interim leadership or advisory capacity 4. Curriculum Development and Inclusive Practice Services Organisations supporting curriculum design, development and delivery to improve access and outcomes for learners with SEND. Examples may include: • Adaptation of curriculum pathways for learners with SEND • Development of alternative or inclusive curricula • Transition curriculum design (e.g. KS4–post 16) • Curriculum support for engagement or re engagement • Advice on flexible or personalised learning pathways 5. Pupil Outcomes and Inequality Reduction Services Providers focused on improving outcomes and reducing disparities between groups of children and young people. Examples may include: • Attainment, progress or engagement improvement programmes • Attendance and persistent absence reduction initiatives • Support addressing disproportionality (e.g. exclusion, suspension) • Wellbeing and resilience focused outcome programmes • Targeted support for vulnerable or marginalised cohorts 6. Services Addressing Barriers to Access and Inclusion Providers delivering services that mitigate practical or systemic barriers impacting access to education and provision. Examples may include: • Enablement or access related support services • Resource based support to improve participation • Solutions addressing attendance or access challenges • Support during placement transition or reintegration • Practical interventions supporting equitable access to provision 7. Research, Evaluation and Innovation Services Providers specialising in research informed practice and the development or testing of innovative approaches. Examples may include: • Evaluation of SEND interventions or programmes • Piloting of new or emerging inclusive practices • Evidence based research linked to SEND priorities • Co production and testing of innovative delivery models • Development of impact measurement frameworks 8. Post 16 and Preparing for Adulthood Services Providers delivering services to support young people aged 16–25 with SEND in transition to adulthood. Examples may include: • Transition planning and support services • Skills development linked to employment or independence • Training for staff supporting young adults with SEND • Post 16 engagement or retention support • Services aligned to Preparing for Adulthood outcomes