I was also looking at intensive PPL.
PPL Training & PPL Exam Practice from PPL Cruiser do a PPL for 6K + landings and accommodation.
My local(ish) field would come about at about 9k
I also found Flying Academy in Florida who do a part 141 FAA PPL for about 7-8K inc everything...
FAA being ICAO you then come HOME and go ICAO PPL > NPPL > EASA LAPL > Upgrade via training to EASA PPL.... probably end up about same hrs and cost as UK but 6 to 8weeks USA then approx 10 /15hrs UK for another 3k ish plus what 2 weeks block for the 10/15hrs.
You could also do a Canadian PPL which is also ICAO for about 6k+accom, flights etc.
SA ICAO is about 6k all in and about 5weeks.
NAC also do EASA PPLs in Florida.
I'd be interested in seeing what you find as I am yet to decide on a way fwds. I found not much cost savings outside the UK... but time wise... massive difference due to wx.