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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £100,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £100,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 10 June 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 15 July 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 7 July 2026 |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-069ddb |
| Notice Reference: | 054858-2026 |
All 4 notices for this procurement, oldest first.
Curriculum & non-Curriculum Services
Curriculum & non-Curriculum Services
Curriculum & non-Curriculum Services
Curriculum and Non-Curriculum Services
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
• Lot 1 Curriculum Services Provision of education-focused services such as curriculum development, school improvement support, CPD, training, enrichment programmes, assessment support, Spirituality and or faith development and specialist advisory services. • Lot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management. • Lot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery. • Lot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, procurement, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services.
2) Schedule 2. Lot 1 - Curriculum Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 1. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 1. c) Curriculum design, development and review services i) Subject-specific consultancy and improvement support ii) Teacher/leader professional development (CPD), coaching and training iii) Educational delivery support (e.g., tutoring, enrichment programmes) where permitted and specified iv) Assessment and examinations support, moderation and quality assurance v) Special educational needs and inclusion support services (advisory) vi) Educational audits, evaluations and reports vii) Any other educational services agreed within the call-off scope d) Exclusions (unless expressly permitted in a Call-Off Contract and compliant with applicable law): i) the direct employment or supply of agency workers, teachers or temporary staff under the supervision, direction or control of AST; ii) the provision of services which constitute staff augmentation or labour-only supply; iii) regulated activity without all required safeguarding and vetting checks; iv) services requiring statutory appointments unless expressly agreed and legally permissible. Services under Lot 1 must be outcome-based and delivered as a managed service or consultancy arrangement, and must not amount to a contract for the supply of staff. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
3) Schedule 3. Lot 2: FM & Estates Services, a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 2. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form 2.4.1. Hard FM & Compliance Services 2.4.2. Soft FM Services 2.4.3. Estates Management & Professional Services 2.4.4. Projects, Minor Works & Capital Support 2.4.5. Energy, Sustainability & Environmental Services 2.4.6. Security, Transport & Specialist Services 2.4.7. Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation Services 2.5. General Service Requirements (All Providers) 2.5.1. All services must: 2.5.1.1. Be delivered in occupied school environments 2.5.2. Be child‑centred, safeguarding‑aware and DBS‑compliant 2.5.3. Minimise disruption to education and comply with: 2.5.3.1. Statutory and regulatory requirements 2.5.3.2. DfE, ESFA, HSE, Ofsted and Building Safety expectations 2.5.3.3. Integrate with Trust policies, values and safeguarding culture 2.5.4. Support the Trust's environmental sustainability and social value ambitions. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
4) Schedule 4. Lot 3: IT Support & Related Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 3. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) IT Services: i) the provision of IT professional support & services, ii) consultancy, iii) managed services, iv) project managers, v) specialists and technical services vi) Any other educational IT services & supplies agreed within the call-off scope c) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 3. d) Exclusions (unless expressly included in a Call-Off): direct employment/agency supply of teaching staff; regulated activity without required vetting; services requiring statutory appointment unless agreed and legally permissible Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
5) Schedule 5. Lot 4: General Administration & Consultancy a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 4. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form i) Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services ii) ESFA & Regulatory Support iii) Specialist Financial Support iv) Purchasing & Commercial Services v) Commercial Advisory vi) Contract & Supplier Management Services vii) Administrative & Operational Support Services viii) Operational Support ix) Interim and Resource Support x) Strategic, Tactical & Transformation Support xi) Project & Programme Support xii) Mobilisation, Reporting & Governance xiii) Safeguarding, DBS & Conduct xiv) Social Value, Sustainability & EDI b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 4. c) Any other non-curriculum services agreed within the call-off scope d) Lot 4 may involve access to sensitive systems or premises; security requirements must be specified in the Call-Off Order Form. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
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