Proc-25-181 Additional Learning Needs Partnership Service

Wrexham County Borough Council, on behalf of the North Wales Authorities, is seeking a provider to deliver an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Partnership Service for children, young people and parents across North Wales.

The service will support the local authorities of Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham, fulfilling statutory duties under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET 2018) and the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales 2021.

The successful provider will deliver an independent service that provides advice, information and support to parents of children with additional learning needs, as well as children and young people themselves. The service will also provide a formal Disagreement Resolution Service and operate as a fully bilingual service.

The ALN Partnership Service will work to resolve issues and barriers experienced by children, young people and parents, helping to prevent disagreements from escalating while acting as an independent and impartial organisation. The provider will also be expected to maintain a strong understanding of each participating local authority’s processes, promote awareness of mainstream placement duties, respond flexibly to local changes and ensure the service is accessible to children, young people, parents and schools.

Contract Information

Buyer – Wrexham County Borough Council (on behalf of the North Wales Authorities)

Deadline – 2 September 2026

Contract Value – Not disclosed

Delivery Length – Anticipated commencement: October 2026

Tender Link – Click here

Evaluation Criteria – Not disclosed.

Regulatory Requirements

The service must fulfil the statutory duties set out under the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018 (ALNET 2018), Sections 332A and 332B of the Education Act 1996, and the Additional Learning Needs Code for Wales 2021.

The provider must deliver an independent, impartial and fully bilingual service in accordance with the statutory requirements.

This opportunity reflects continued investment in statutory advocacy, advice and disagreement resolution services, ensuring children and young people with additional learning needs and their families receive independent support across North Wales.

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