education contracts

Hopwood Hall College seeks to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to provide, implement, and support a fully integrated HR and Payroll system. For more information, please review tender documents.

Prospere Learning Trust require Grounds maintenance of all schools, This competition is Lotted into 5 Lots.

Purchase of a In Vivo Optical Imaging System, see document on intend for full details. Please note purchase is VAT exempt

The University of Salford ("the University") is a leading provider of health and social care education in the North West of England. Provision is delivered through the School of Health Sciences and the School of Health & Society, supporting approximately 3,500 students per annum across a range of health and social care programmes, including Nursing, Midwifery, Diagnostic Radiography, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Podiatry, Prosthetics & Orthotics, Clinical Exercise Physiology and Nursing Associate programmes. The University is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified supplier, for the supply and fulfilment of student and staff uniforms. The requirement is for approximately 1,700 new students per annum, across three annual intakes in September, January and April. The successful supplier will be responsible for the establishment and operation of an online ordering portal, enabling students to select and order uniforms in accordance with the University's approved specifications and entitlements. The scope of the requirement includes the supply, fulfilment, delivery, returns and exchanges of uniforms. Orders will be delivered directly to students at their home addresses, with the supplier responsible for managing the associated delivery and returns arrangements. The supplier must also accommodate ad hoc student orders, including maternity garments, special measurements and replacement items, with appropriate arrangements for direct payment by students. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/salford/home.

The Trust (Star) is looking to appoint a single Supplier for the supply of building cleaning services at The Valley Leadership Academy. Star’s objective is to create a clean and professional learning environment to support our pupils’ education provision through both day-to-day cleaning, and deep cleaning provision throughout school holidays. The supplier selected will be able to provide building cleaning services (excluding external window cleaning) as detailed in Schedule 1 - Specification, for a maximum of 4 years. Whilst the tender will be used as a basis for future works and pricing, the Trust are looking to engage a supplier who will work collaboratively and tailor their approach, so that they are able to meet the specific needs of the Trust and driving cost savings on an ongoing basis. More detailed specification requirements are outlined in Schedule 1 - Specification. Currently this provision is managed by an outsourced provider. This Procurement is being conducted in accordance with the Act using the Open Procedure. This document describes how the Procurement will be conducted, including details of the associated Procurement timetable, participation and award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to read this document before preparing their submission. The objective of this tender is to identify the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT). The award criteria by which this tender will be evaluated is detailed within The Evaluation Process and Award Criteria in this document.

Bolton Council (The Authority) is prepared to receive tenders for TC004 - Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service. The service will provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice and support about matters relating to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and / or disabilities (SEND) including matters relating to education, health, and social care. It is intended that the contract will run from 1 February 2027 until 31 January 2030 with the option of up to 2 x 12 month extensions.

Blackpool Borough Council is seeking a provider to deliver the statutory Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service. The service must offer impartial, independent mediation and disagreement resolution to support the effective resolution of disputes between families, the local authority, and education providers, in line with the requirements set out in Chapter 11 of the SEND Code of Practice.

Replacement of aged mechanical equipment

This is a Procurement Re-wind in relation to UK4 Tender Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-084612. If you have previously submitted a tender under the existing process and wish to participate in the re-wound process, you will need to submit a replacement tender in accordance with the updated tender documentation. The updated documents can be found on https://the-chest.org.uk under Project information Reference DN828549. Submission to be made via The Chest portal only. This notice is being issued in accordance with section 31(5) of the Procurement Act 2023 which requires the authority to revise, republish or provide again the tender notice and any associated tender documents affected by any modifications made under section 31(1) of that Act. In this case as we are rewinding the process to the pre-tender stage which enables us to make modifications to it under s31(1). Cumberland Council, Programme Management Office is seeking to appoint two professional services providers, namely Architects, Building Surveyors, and Mechanical & Electrical Engineers, structural engineers and quantity surveyors to facilitate delivery of the schools prioritised capital improvements (PCI) programme for the financial year 2027/28. It is anticipated that much of the construction work will take place during periods of school holidays, primarily summer breaks. However, some work with agreement of the particular school may be able to be conducted through the live school environment which should be explored during the scoping phase of the commission. Each successful consultant will be distributed works into their individual programme; each will be balanced (where possible) based upon the number of projects and their respective estimated construction values. The Council holds all decisions relating to both programmes and how the projects within are allocated. The contract is anticipated to commence on the 4th January 2027 and will continue for a period of approximately 27 months, unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The estimated total value of the contract over the total contract period (including any extension period) is a maximum value of £1,500,000 but no guarantee is given as to the actual value of the contract.

Oak National Academy intend to procure a number of suppliers to deliver enhancement to existing full curriculum packages across a range of subject for KS1, 2 and 3. Full curriculum packages include curriculum sequences and supporting teaching resources. These will need to be aligned to relevant statutory frameworks including upcoming changes to the national curriculum programmes of study to be published by the DfE. Suppliers will also be responsible for ensuring quality assurance and working collaboratively with Oak to refine and deliver the final outputs. The structure of the procurement has not yet been finalised, although we anticipate this could be structured under a lot format with up to 12 lots, to be confirmed, across a range of subjects, again to be confirmed

The scope will include, but not limited to: 1 - Support to the development and delivery of NDA’s University Research Programme. 2 - Establishment and management of contracts with Universities on behalf of the NDA. 3 - Monitoring the impact of the NDA’s University R&D Strategy. 4 - Monitoring delivery of NDA’s PhD portfolio, including industrial supervision of Phd stutents. 5 - Support to the communication of NDA’s University Research Programme. 6 - Direct support of capability in targeted areas This procurement is looking to establish a single supplier framework for a maximum length of 4 years. (24+12+12 month term)

Cheetham CE Community Academy is a primary school based in Manchester with circa 600 pupils on roll, aged 3 to 11 years. They are seeking a contractor to provide cleaning of a regular and routine nature, together with more specific periodical cleaning outside of the term-time operation. The contract is expected to commence 1st September 2027.

Issue of Invitation to Tender 12th October 2026 Bidding Companies to Visit Sites W/C 26th October Alsop High School L4 6SH 10:00am-1pm Monday 26th October 2026 Park Road Community Primary School WA5 3EF 9:00am-10:00am Tuesday 27th October 2026 Chapelford Village Primary School WA5 3AL 10:15am-11:15am Tuesday 27th October 2026 Great Sankey High School WA5 3AA 12:00pm-2:45pm Tuesday 27th October 2026 Bradshaw Primary School WA4 2QN 9:00am-10:00am Wednesday 28th October 2026 Westbrook Old Hall Primary School WA5 9QA 10:20am-11:20am Wednesday 28th October 2026 Burtonwood Community Primary School WA5 4AQ 11:45am-12:45am Wednesday 28th October 2026 Stakeholder Q and A session on TEAMS Please register on site visit log and an invitation will be issued. 2pm-3pm Wednesday 4th November 2026 Please confirm attendance on the www.redboxportal.com. Please email [email protected] for access FAO Liz Ellory-Hoare Clarification Deadline Monday 9th November 2026 Clarification Return Deadline * Friday 13th November 2026 Deadline for Return of Tender Responses 10am Tuesday 24th November 2026 Presentation by shortlisted bidders 10-1pm 7th January 2027 Contract Awarded by (Estimated only) Wednesday 27th January 2027 Mobilisation Meeting 1:30-3:30pm Monday 15th February 2027 Contract Commencement Contract start date will be 1st April 2027 for the following schools; Alsop High School Great Sankey High School  With the remaining schools joining from 1st August 2027. Bradshaw Primary School Burtonwood Community Primary School Chapelford Village Primary School Park Road Community Primary School Westbrook Old Hall Primary School Initial Term: 3 years (with 2 optional one-year extensions). The initial contract will end for all schools on 31 March 2030 Financial Model: Guaranteed fixed cost model: Defined annual labour costs, operation overheads and management fees.  It is the intention of the Trust to appoint a single contractor in order to maximise the benefits for all parties.   The quality of the service and the proposed budget for the second year April 2028, will be reviewed three months before the expiry of the first twelve months. The key aims of the tender are to: Provide a high standard of cleaning Deliver the cleaning services with consistency - good quality assurance systems in place Good communication at local and operations manager level with the Trust - two-way communication with a single point of contact. Daily interaction with the School representative at each site Develop an effective method of handing over any special needs and comments on a daily basis A Contractor that adopts a flexible and proactive approach to all Trust activities.  Cleaners to work the hours that best suit the needs of the School and maximise the work completed A Contractor that operates using the optimum level of staffing.  Training and development of the teams at the School The Trust work to provide the students with the very best experiences they can. The quality of the environment in which they all work together is very important to us. The cleanliness and good order of the classrooms, corridors and other areas of the Trust impacts upon the teaching and learning that goes within the Trust. The Trust expectations are high, and they are looking for a cleaning contractor who has the same aims and aspirations as we do. They do seek value for money but that does not mean they will choose the cheapest quote possible. They are seeking a partner who will be willing to undertake extra work and be flexible in approach when dealing with certain key events in our year.

Provision of waste collection services for the Trust and additional schools to join the trust.

Wirral Met College is seeking a supplier to provide marketing, advertising and media buying services to support student recruitment, raise awareness of the College and promote its courses. The requirement includes campaign planning, media recommendations and buying, campaign delivery, monitoring, optimisation and performance reporting. Services may include digital advertising, paid social media, outdoor advertising, radio and audio advertising, and printed promotional materials and distribution, as detailed in the specification. The contract will run for an initial 12 months, with an option to extend for a further 12 months at the College's discretion. Bidders must complete the tender response workbook, including the Common Campaign Scenario and Pricing Response, in accordance with the specification and submission instructions. Tenders will be evaluated on quality (70%) and price (30%).

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering Services for Wellacre Academy. Contract Value: £248,247 2025/26 excluding VAT Contract Length: Three {3} 1+1 years Principal: Mrs J Sharrock I am very proud to lead a school where caring and committed staff ensure that students are happy, safe and thrive. At Wellacre, we inspire our students to learn, provide opportunities which help them to achieve well and provide strong pastoral care which means our students enjoy their time at school. Through strong partnerships we work together to instil a sense of belonging for all, which enables every student to succeed and become active members of their community as they move into adulthood. Our vision, ethos and mission Our vision underpins our policies and practices: 'Working together to instil a sense of belonging for all so that every student thrives.' Our ethos provides all our students with an education which will Inspire them to learn, empower them to Achieve their full potential and enable them to Enjoy their time at school. Our mission sustains our everyday commitment to; Maintaining a school environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive. Providing excellence in education and creating the opportunities for every student to fulfil their potential, whatever their background or need. Ensuring strong inclusive practices are at the heart of everything we do, promoting wellbeing and equity for all. Providing the right challenge and support at the right time so everyone can experience success. Creating confident and knowledgeable students and staff with a strong sense of identity and a common purpose. Wellacre is a happy, safe and thriving school of which staff, students and their families are proud. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://litmustms.co.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Manchester:-School-catering-services./3WJKB6HNKT To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/3WJKB6HNKT

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is considering the purchase of a high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (SPR) system, comparable to the Carterra LSA or equivalent, for antibody screening and characterisation, including binding kinetics, affinity measurements and epitope binning. The purchase would include associated software, delivery, installation and training. Alternative systems offering equivalent functionality and performance are acceptable. The procurement is subject to a successful grant application and confirmation of funding. If funding is not secured, the procurement may not proceed. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Biochemical-analysers./687735929W To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/687735929W

The City of Liverpool College intend to create a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for our Marketing provision over 4 x separate lots. Suppliers who are awarded a place on the DPS will be invited to participate in a further mini-competition for each of the 4 x lots.The DPS will be in place until such time as the College no longer requires it or it is replace by a revised DPS. All communications with The City of Liverpool College should be carried out using the correspondence section of the In-Tend Portal.

Oak National Academy is establishing a dynamic market in accordance with section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Regulation 16 of the Procurement Regulations 2024. The market will provide a compliant and flexible route for the award of contracts related to the engineering and product support, and ongoing development of the authority's national digital education platform and related tools. The dynamic market will allow for rolling supplier entry, publication of contract opportunities, and awards made via most advantageous tender (MAT) principles in accordance with sections 19 and 23 of the Act. This Dynamic Market will be structured into lots. Suppliers may apply for membership of one or more lots at any time during the market's term, subject to the relevant membership conditions. At the date of this notice, the market will be open for applications for the following lot: Lot 1 Web Development Services Scope: This lot covers the provision of specialist web development services to support the design, delivery, enhancement, and ongoing operation of Oak National Academy's digital education platform and associated tools. Suppliers appointed to this lot may be required to work on any part of Oak's core digital estate, including the main platform (www.thenational.academy), content creation tooling, and platform services. The scope includes: Full-stack development of Oak's web platform, with an emphasis on scalable, modular design patterns that enable rapid iteration of features Maintenance and enhancement of existing codebases underpinning existing live services Development of user interfaces that are responsive, inclusive, and accessible in line with current UK accessibility legislation and best practice, ensuring usability for all users, including those relying on assistive technologies Continuous improvement of performance, page load times, and reliability across high-traffic user journeys Secure engineering practices that uphold user privacy, data protection, and application resilience, in line with relevant public sector security guidance Collaborative delivery within agile multidisciplinary teams, including pairing with in-house developers, product managers, researchers, and content leads Deployment and testing within a continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipeline, using modern automation tools and cloud infrastructure Contribution to code documentation and handover processes, especially where features are intended for long-term use by Oak's in-house teams or other suppliers Individual contracts awarded under this lot may range from targeted feature builds to broader support and maintenance roles over a defined period. Suppliers may be required to collaborate with other digital delivery partners under Oak's delivery model. Additional lots are expected to be added to this Dynamic Market over its lifetime to cover further requirements in Digital Product Development and Support Services. These will be introduced by modification of the Dynamic Market and publication of a notice under section 39(4) of the Procurement Act 2023. Suppliers may apply for membership of any future lots when they are established.

This DPS allows for the provision of training services to be utilised by UK Public Sector Bodies, including the wider public sector and the third sector including but not limited to: local government, combined authorities, health, police, fire and rescue, housing associations, charities, education, devolved administrations and Central Government Departments and their arm's length bodies and their agencies. The core requirement of the learning and training services shall include but not be limited to the one or a combination of services in each of the following four (4) distinct Service Types: Standard Off the Shelf Training Bespoke training Learning Technologies Education Services Additional information: CCS set up a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for an initial period of 48 months with the extension option of 24 months. A further extension has been agreed and will be utilised and the end date of this DPS will now be 27/10/2028. The contract value of the RM6219 Learning and Training Services DPS has been uplifted by 50% (from £300m to £450m). Please note the Closing Date, Contract Start Date and Contract End dates have been manipulated to support compatibility system issues. However please refer to the contract notice for the correct dates, timelines etc.