education contracts

University Locks is a 651-bed university-managed hall of residence, which provides self-clean accommodation to Birmingham City University students for 41-51 weeks. In addition, the accommodation is let to summer schools and conferences during July and August. This provides a short window to deep clean the accommodation in readiness for new students arriving in September. It is therefore essential that all cleaning is carried out to the highest standard, first and every time, to the proposed schedules. The majority of the rooms are ensuite in cluster flats of mainly 6-8 beds sharing a kitchen/dining/lounge area, with a small number of non-ensuite 2-bed flats. The cleaning schedules provided are indicative of the anticipated cleaning required during the summer and should be used as a basis for the completion of the financial schedule. As the tender process is completed so far in advance of the summer it is to be expected that the actual requirements will vary from those currently indicated in the cleaning schedules. This is for a 3-year term, with the option to extend for 2 years in yearly increments. There is a site visit on Tuesday 13th October between 10am and 12pm. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Birmingham:-Cleaning-services./6283563XNW To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6283563XNW

The University is seeking a contractor, to undertake all works in connection with the supply and installation of a new 20x8m storage facility.

Fast lock pacing cable is a single-use, sterile cardiac pacing cable. It features a locking safety slide bar and connects temporary epicardial pacing wires or electrodes to external pacemakers or monitoring system

College of Policing seeks to engage a single supplier for a new prefabricated security building at its premises at Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3EN, in accordance with the documents attached to the opportunity published on the Home Office Jaggaer portal. The works consists of the installation of a new modular building to house a security hut, including new concrete slab, below ground utilities ductwork and electrical connection. Works also include the installation of a new timber screening fence. Guideline budget is £ 63,000 however competitive bids are sought. It is envisaged the works will be required to be carried out during March- November 2027. Responses to the Invitation to Tender and all associated correspondence must be issued to the Home Office Jaggaer portal to which tenderers must register if not already done so. The link to this opportunity is as follows:- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/6780648501A145270F71 The link to access registration to the Jaggaer portal is as follows:- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html In the event of difficulty in registering, please contact the Jaggaer helpdesk in the first instance.

College of Policing wishes to engage a supplier to carry out refurbishment of Princethorpe building at Ryton on Dunsmore, CV8 3EN, in accordance with the documents attached to the tender opportunity link below. The works comprise refurbishment of the Princethorpe multi-use space and associated lobby including new floor finishes, replacing ceiling tiles, wall finishes including decorations, timber and acoustic wall cladding, replacement light fittings and installation of new FF&E. Tenderers are also required to complete a pricing schedule for the supply of furniture, however College of Policing reserves the right at its discretion not to include this and carry out evaluation/ award based on the works themselves. Guideline budget is £ 108,000 inc. VAT, although competitive bids are sought. All communications must be made via the Home Office Jaggaer portal, to which tenderers may need to register. Details of how to do so are as follows:- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html In the event of difficulty in registering, please contact the helpline details shown in the first instance. The link on the Jaggaer portal showing the tender opportunity and associated documentation is as follows:- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/go/2782379401A144570D4D

An existing contract for Water Treatment Services across all College campuses will expire on 31 December 2026. To ensure continuity of provision, a value for money assessment and compliance with College Financial Regulations the requirement is being competitively tendered for a contract start 01.01.27. The College is seeking tenders for both Water Treatment Services and Water Risk Assessments across all three campuses; Blossomfield (B91 1SB), Woodlands (B36 0NF) , Stratford-upon-Avon (CV37 9QR). Services will include Planned Preventative Maintenance, emergency call outs, remedial repairs, annual updates to schematics and installation works. Please see the tender pack available for download (free of charge) at  https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/educationportal/home

The Authority is seeking to appoint a Supplier to provide maintenance, support, supply, break/fix and relocation services for its IT and Estates passive cabling infrastructure, including copper, fibre and telephony cabling, together with associated communications cabinets. The requirement also includes support for traditional telephony cabling infrastructure. The Supplier must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in the delivery, maintenance and support of both traditional passive infrastructure networks and Passive Optical LAN (POLAN) environments.

The required Services shall include the provision of: • Initial survey and setting-up of systems & asset lists • Planned maintenance • Reactive maintenance • Cyclical maintenance • Projects, Upgrades and Replacements for minor works • General repairs • Call-out provision for repairs and breakdowns • Prerequisite Records of Work and Reports to be uploaded onto university Planon CAFM system To give an indication of works required; the provision of electrical services budgets is set on an annual basis to maintain and provide upgrades on end-of-life assets, internal/external lighting upgrades and capital projects as agreed by Board of Governors set out in the Long-Term Maintenance budget. This spend is likely to be between 1.5 to 2 million pounds per annum, these figures are indicative spend on previous years and cannot be guaranteed as part of any new agreement. The proposed approach is to establish a single contract with one supplier under a single lot, with an estimated value of up to Electrical works up to £150k (inc VAT) in value and will include Data Installation Services. per project. This model is intended to simplify contract management, improve accountability, and provide a more consistent and coordinated service delivery arrangement Notwithstanding the above, the University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to treat any individual requirement/project with an estimated value exceeding £150,000 (inc VAT) as a separate project and to determine the most appropriate procurement route for that requirement. In such circumstances, the University shall be under no obligation to award the work to, or procure the work through, the successful Tenderer appointed under this contract. The successful Tenderer may be invited to participate in, or be considered as part of, any subsequent procurement process

The University of Worcester is seeking suppliers capable of providing a comprehensive sports clothing and leisurewear solution for students, staff, sports teams and Students' Union clubs and societies across the University.

You are invited to submit a Tender for the provision of a Network Switch Refresh for Birmingham Metropolitan College. The contract relates solely to the supply, support, implementation and maintenance of the switch infrastructure equipment and services detailed within this Invitation to Tender and associated pricing schedule. The proposed solution must be based solely upon the HPE Aruba equipment specified within this Tender documentation. Alternative manufacturers, substitute products, equivalent solutions, refurbished equipment, reconditioned equipment, or equipment from any other vendor will not be considered under any circumstances.

The Contracting Authority seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Consultant(s) to provide professional engineering services across a diverse portfolio of healthcare capital, maintenance, refurbishment, infrastructure, and service improvement projects

To provide cleaning services at Holy Trinity Academy, Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford TF2 9SQ

The University of Warwick Medical School has a requirement to purchase a cross-scale imaging platform for advanced biological research. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an Ion Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer. The instrument is required to provide sensitive detection of highly polar, ionic and low molecular weight species within complex environmental matrices, such as seawater, microbial culture supernatants, enzyme assay mixtures, fungal extracts and soil extracts. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Staffordshire University Academies Trust was formed in 2011. The Trust set itself four core objectives, in order to equip their pupils with outcomes and real-life skills that prepare them for the digital world whilst giving them the resilience to adapt to their circumstances and lived experiences. The Trust are seeking Catering service providers to tender for the provision of all catering services presently offered within the Schools outlined in the PSQ document, including breakfast, morning break, lunch and all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract will be for three years in duration, with the option to extend for a further one period of up to two years and with a commencement date of 01 August 2027. Full details will be included in the Invitation to Tender. TUPE regulations apply to this contract, which involves the transfer of existing catering staff, of which some may be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, requiring arrangements to be made for 'Admitted Body' status with the relevant pension fund. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://invictus-inport.com/tenders/UK-UK-Stoke-On-Trent:-School-catering-services./478GSU3AB4 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://invictus-inport.com/respond/478GSU3AB4

The successful Supplier will be required to provide Catering services for Waverley Education Foundation and Al-Furqan Primary School. Waverley School is larger than the average-sized school. It is an all through school for pupils aged 4-19 currently there are circa 1,800 pupils on role and within Waverley Studio College a further 230 pupils. From September 2026 there will be an intake of Nursery pupils numbering about 40. Waverley School moved into a brand-new purpose-built facility in 2013 and has continued to thrive. It is the Executive Principal’s and the Trustee’s aim to continue to build on this and wish to employ a suitably skilled, flexible and experienced catering contractor who will recognise the changes that have taken place over the past few years, providing advice, innovation and expertise. This will be a major benefit to the school and will contribute significantly towards the Client’s ongoing objectives. Al-Furqan Primary School currently has approximately 630 pupils on roll. Typically, Al-Furqan Primary School will be open for 185 trading days per annum when Eid holidays and celebrations are considered. Please note the cost of catering is based on t185 days as detailed below. The schools firmly believe that with improved choice and quality there is a real opportunity to increase this level of uptake. Parents are committed to taking up the service as long as the quality improves, and it is seen as a Value for Money offer. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. The contract being offered will commence on 1st April 2027 for 3 years, with the potential to extend for up to a further 3 years and will be on a guaranteed performance basis. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of all catering services within the Foundation and at Al-Furqan Primary School (Please note separate contractors might be chosen). The high-quality service levels proposed, should maintain excellent standards throughout, resulting in a new food service offer with consistent high standards of food operations across both Schools. Regular customer and parental engagement (using digital platforms and social media) will be required to ensure this is the case moving into the contract term. 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-Birmingham:-School-catering-services./RF97HWV5JA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/RF97HWV5JA

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for St Francis of Assis Catholic College. The contract covers the scope for the provision of all College catering services, which also includes all hospitality and free issue requirements. St Francis of Assisi Catholic Technology College is a lively and dynamic institution, which leads all who live and work here to a new vision of their potential. The College has a strong Catholic ethos and is committed to providing an excellent education within the context of the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Church. Students are expected to aim for academic excellence, get involved in the life of the College and help to maintain the high standards of interpersonal relationships on which we all depend. Students are challenged to reach for what is beyond their immediate grasp and aspire to great things for the benefit of others. The College is a community which has the potential to produce future leaders in society who will help to redefine and improve the world in which we live. The current catering contract has been in place for several years and we seek a catering contractor who can share our vision continuing to meet the needs of our pupils over the coming years. We are a mixed College educating pupils in the 11-18 range. The College has 1170 students on roll, of which 200 are Post 16 and are housed in their own sixth form centre. The number of students are expected to be maintained over the course of this contract. Achievement levels are expected to continue to rise over the next few years, further enhancing the standing of an already successful College in the neighbourhood. 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-Walsall:-School-catering-services./GA96X96EJ8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://litmustms.co.uk/respond/GA96X96EJ8

Reference: ACPHCS0001 Description: Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust intends to procure a contract for the provision of catering services and associated goods across schools within the Trust. The procurement is intended to support the continued delivery of high-quality, safe, nutritious and value-for-money school meals whilst promoting pupil wellbeing, healthy eating, inclusion and sustainability. The Trust currently operates across a number of schools and is reviewing its future catering arrangements in advance of the expiry of its current catering contract in July 2027 Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust currently comprises 10 primary schools serving approximately 3500 pupils total, across Wolverhampton and surrounding areas. The Trust reserves the right to include additional schools that may join the Multi-Academy Trust during the lifetime of the contract. The scope is expected to include: • Daily meal preparation and service. • Free School Meals (FSM), Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) and paid meal provision. • Breakfast clubs, hospitality and special event catering. • Menu planning and nutritional compliance. • Food safety, allergen management and HACCP compliance. • Staffing, recruitment, training and workforce management. • Contract management, performance reporting and continuous improvement. • Sustainability initiatives, food waste reduction and responsible sourcing. • Engagement with pupils, parents, schools and Trust stakeholders. • Supply of associated catering consumables and ancillary goods where required. Suppliers will be expected to demonstrate: • Strong experience delivering school catering services within the education sector. • Robust safeguarding, food safety and allergen management arrangements. • Ability to improve meal uptake, customer satisfaction and nutritional outcomes. • Effective staffing resilience and mobilisation capability. • Strong reporting and contract management processes. • Commitment to social value, local employment opportunities and community benefits. • Environmental sustainability and responsible supply chain management. The Trust intends to use feedback received through its market engagement activity to help shape the final specification, performance framework, contract structure and evaluation methodology for the procurement. Particular emphasis will be placed on: • Food quality, nutritional standards and pupil experience. • Allergen management and statutory compliance. • Safeguarding and staff vetting requirements. • Service reliability and workforce resilience. • Contract performance management and continuous improvement. • Social value and sustainability outcomes. Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust has appointed Altair Ltd to act as its official procurement agent for this tender. Altair Ltd will be managing market engagement responses, administrative queries, and tender communications on behalf of the Trust. All expressions of interest and engagement submissions should be directed to [email protected] When the tender notice is published, the contracting authority will be using InTend as its eportal.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is setting up a Flexible Learning Support Framework to provide high-quality education and support for children, young people, and young adults who need alternative, additional, or specialist provision. The aim is to make sure every learner can access flexible, personalised support that helps them stay engaged, improve their wellbeing, make progress, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. We welcome a wide range of providers to apply. This includes education providers, alternative provision settings, specialist support services, training organisations, community and voluntary groups, therapeutic practitioners, employers, and organisations offering vocational, employability, or life-skills opportunities. We particularly encourage applications from small and medium-sized organisations (SMEs), voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, and local providers. This framework is part of the Council’s wider work to improve the availability, quality, and choice of education and support services across Dudley. We want services that respond to local needs, meet statutory responsibilities, and create positive social value for children, families, and the wider community. Providers on the framework will need to demonstrate strong safeguarding, effective partnership working, good quality assurance processes, and a commitment to ongoing improvement. We are looking for forward-thinking providers who can deliver accessible, high-quality support that helps children and young people achieve their potential and move successfully into education, employment, training, or independent adulthood. The Council reserves the right to use the powers available to it under Section 21 of the Procurement Act 2023 and Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) of the Procurement Act 2023. This includes the Council’s ability under Section 21 PA23 to issue tender notices and associated tender documents as required for the lawful conduct of the procurement process, as well as its ability under Schedule 8, paragraph 1(a) PA23 to make permitted contract modifications without commencing a new procurement procedure, where such modifications meet the statutory conditions.

The successful Supplier/s will be required to provide cleaning services at the following schools: 1.Park Hall Junior Academy, Park Hall Road Walsall WS5 3HF 2.Park Hall Infant Academy, Park Hall Road Walsall WS5 3HF 3.‘The Bungalow’ - onsite offices for Trust support staff, WS5 3HF Whilst each School is operated independently, they will both fall within scope of the Loriners Trust Cleaning Contract, which shall be awarded as a single contract to one supplier, following agreement regarding ‘best value’ The contract cover the scope for the provision of all cleaning services within all Trust schools. The contract value for the schools is circa £50K per annum at Park Hall Junior Academy and £40K at Park Hall Infant Academy. The bungalow is not currently in scope, but shall be by the time this contract commences. Please see PSQ Document for more information.