education contracts

The University of Sheffield, supported by the Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility (LMF), is seeking the supply, installation and commissioning of a high-throughput nanoindentation platform for the quantitative mechanical characterisation of biological samples and biomaterials. The instrument will provide a centrally managed research resource supporting investigators from across the Faculties of Health, Science and Engineering, together with external academic and industrial collaborators. The system will enable the measurement of mechanical properties across a broad range of biological specimens including single cells, organoids, tissue sections, extracellular matrices, biomaterials and engineered tissues. The University requires an integrated platform capable of combining high-resolution nanoindentation with optical microscopy and environmental control to permit long-term measurements of live biological samples under physiologically relevant conditions. The instrument must also support high-throughput experimentation using standard multi-well plate formats to facilitate large-scale mechanobiology studies and drug screening. The system shall be supplied as a complete turnkey solution including the nanoindentation platform, integrated optical imaging system, environmental control module, acquisition and analysis software, computer workstation, installation, commissioning and user training. Particular emphasis will be placed on systems that provide high measurement sensitivity, broad mechanical measurement capability, compatibility with live-cell imaging workflows and the flexibility to support future research developments.

Hull College is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced M&E/heating contractor to carry out the replacement of the heating boiler plant, associated pipework, controls and builder's work in connection at Goole College, in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the JCS Project Services Heating and Boilers Condition Report dated 21 July 2026 (the "M&E Condition Report"), which forms part of the tender documentation and should be read alongside this Specification and the accompanying ITT Questionnaire. The primary objective of this scope is to engage a qualified M&E/heating contractor to replace the existing heating boiler plant, flues, controls and associated pipework at Goole College, together with all builder's work in connection, in accordance with the findings and recommendations of the M&E Condition Report. The works are required urgently: the existing heating boilers are beyond economic repair, isolated, and the College is at risk of the building being unheated going into the 2026/27 heating season.

Hull College is seeking a cost effective and efficient minor maintenance provider to carry out a range of services all of its properties in Hull and Goole. Please visit & register on the In-Tend portal to view the tender documents and submit an expression of interest https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/hull-college/aspx/Home

With the recent addition of an outdoor Padel facility, and plans to expand, the University is now seeking to contract for the supply and installation of a canopy to protect the facility and decrease weather‐related shutdowns. York St John intends that the facility remains operational for as much of the construction period as is reasonably practicable. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

There is a need for an organisation with the capacity and expertise to manage a high volume of DBS applications within a short and critical timeframe. The service must provide an efficient, streamlined process supported by accurate, live data and effective reporting, enabling the University to monitor application progress, identify and resolve delays, and ensure applicants complete the required checks promptly. This will support customers in progressing onto their chosen course as efficiently as possible, while reducing administrative burden and improving the overall applicant experience.

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is seeking tenders from suitably qualified outdoor education providers to deliver a residential Year 7 Resilience Camp programme for students from across our academies. The Trust wishes to appoint a provider capable of delivering an engaging, high-quality outdoor and adventurous activity programme that supports student transition into secondary education, develops resilience, confidence, teamwork and independence, and promotes positive relationships between students and staff. The provider will be responsible for the full delivery of accommodation, catering, activities, instructional staff, equipment and site facilities. The Trust requires: • Eight residential camp programmes, each 2.5 days each and back-to-back over 4 consecutive weeks • Each programme to accommodate up to: o 120 students o 14 Trust colleagues o Approximately between 100 - 140 participants per residential including staff per half week. The dates of the residential trips (unfortunately we cannot be flexible on these) are: o Week 1: 6th - 10th September 2027 o Week 2: 13th - 17th September 2027 o Week 3: 20th - 24th September 2027 o Week 4: 27th September - 1st October 2027

Outwood Grange Academy Trust is seeking detailed Tenders for the supply of school planners as well as a variety of school booklet printing across the academies.

DN Colleges Group is seeking to appoint suitably experienced contractor(s) to provide planned preventative maintenance, servicing, reactive and emergency breakdown support, repair and, where authorised, refurbishment of the Group’s lift and escalator assets across Doncaster College, North Lindsey College and University Campus North Lincolnshire. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 – Lifts & Related Equipment and Lot 2 – Escalators & Related Equipment. Tenderers may submit a tender for one or both Lots. Each Lot will be evaluated and awarded independently. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12-month periods.

Leeds College of Building are looking for a Principal Contractor to undertake the design, construction, management and delivery of refurbishment works to the newly named CTEC Building, located on Byron Street, Leeds.

Luminate Education Group (LEG) requires a phased implementation of a campus mass communications system for the safety of students, staff and visiting members of the public and implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 more commonly known as Martyn`s Law. The aim is to select a mass communications system that can be installed at a number of LEG campus sites to support campus incident plans by alerting campus users of potential danger in an effective, efficient and timely way with consistency of response to an incident, training and staff support across LEG. Output / Objectives The provision of a mass communications system for the safety of students, staff and visiting members of the public in the event of an incident that requires lockdown, invacuation or bomb threat procedures to be implemented. Or any other incident that requires mass, or zoned communications across campus as an alternative to daily communication channels of email, google chat, radios and mobile phones. Core Functionality The campus mass communications system as a minimum should provide the following core outcomes. • An audio means via a Public Address (PA) system of alerting staff/students and visitors on campus of a requirement to follow instructions for evacuation (The process of getting people safely off the campus site), invacuation (The process of bring people safely into safe parts of the campus building), lockdown (The process of securing the building to block or restrict intruder entry), communication (The process of alerting people on campus to move them away from any danger). • An audio means via a Public Address (PA) system of sending day to day broadcasts (such as information, or messaging to students and staff). • The ability to produce bespoke messages send targeted zoned announcements around the campus simultaneously, to any (single/several/all) zones. • The ability to record messages in advance for issue on instruction. • A means of alerting staff and students of an incident through screen alert software on desktop, laptop, mobile, tablet and digital screens • An App that can be used for announcements and real-time alerts through mobile phones • The ability to be able to integrate audio, visual and mobile into one single system to assist in emergencies. Exclusions • Submissions that do not include a public address alert system as part of the proposal will be excluded from the process and further tender evaluation. • Submissions that do not include screen alerts for PC`s laptops etc and an App that can be used for announcements and real time alerts. Will be excluded from the process and further tender evaluation.

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is seeking to procure school improvement review services to lead 1-day onsite education quality assurance reviews (assisted by BDAT senior colleagues) across the 21 BDAT academies, all of which are located within the Bradford Local Authority area. The purpose of the reviews are: • To provide independently verified education insights into the progress and performance of each of our academies and to give support and challenge to enable further school improvement. • To ensure appropriate support & challenge, which drives holistic improvement in relation to the school and MAT professional challenge and feedback. • To provide a professional development opportunity for BDAT school leaders to undertake external reviews to support development of wider educational knowledge and experience and to share effective practice across the MAT. • The reviews form a pillar of the MAT Quality Assurance and Evaluation oversight providing independent education insight. The service will commence from 1st Jan 2027. The initial contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for another 2 years. The service is to run on-site school improvement reviews for each location. The focus of the reviews will be agreed in advance for each academy based on the school's own self-evaluation, school development plans and feedback on areas for improvement in previous external reviews. The reviews are not designed to be "mocksted" inspections, although inevitably areas for scrutiny will often mirror areas within the Ofsted inspection framework. Each review is anticipated to take approximately two days including half a day preparation, one day on site conducting the quality assurance review and half a day to produce a summary report for the school, Trust leaders, governors and Trustees. Cross phase tender submissions for all 21 academy reviews are encouraged. However, BDAT reserves the right to award the contract as a single requirement or to divide the requirement into Lots structured by school phase, comprising a Primary Schools Lot and a Secondary Schools Lot. Tenderers may submit bids for either Lot individually, or the full requirement. Tenderers should be clear which Lots there are bidding for.

The requirement is for a complete replacement UPS solution at Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7BS, including the safe disconnection and removal of the current failed UPS platform and its associated batteries, followed by supply, delivery, positioning, installation, commissioning and testing of the replacement system.

The Council is seeking a single Provider to deliver Day Activities for Adults with a Learning Disability and/or Autism to around 270 people in 18 Day Services delivered from 16 locations across the District

Requirement for a principle design company to design and build the lift replacement

The Trust is exploring options for the future provision of Bespoke Dental Custom-Made Consumables, including but not limited to Crowns, Bridges, Dentures, Sleep Apnea, Mandibular Advancement Device

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is seeking to create a successful partnership with a Provider for the Provision of Washroom Services and Consumables across our estate. As a large trust, Outwoods requirements will vary by academy size, phase, and location. Therefore, the successful Provider will be expected to meet this specification in full, offering a flexible and responsive service. There are currently over 40 academies across the Trust required to be part of these arrangements, and it is expected that any new academy joining the Trust will onboard into this contract as and when their legacy arrangements expire.

Kirklees College - Vending Machines across all 7 sites.

Winter Maintenance at Leeds Beckett University across the City and Headingley Campuses, including precautionary gritting, manual and mechanical pedestrian snow clearance, and mechanical snow clearance of all main routes around the campuses. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Snow-clearing-services./S975892855 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S975892855

Nexus Multi Academy Trust intends to establish a multi-supplier ICT Procurement Framework to provide education sector contracting authorities with a compliant route to market for the procurement of ICT services, professional consultancy and technology products. Nexus is a CIPS Procurement Excellence Programme accredited Multi Academy Trust (supported through the DfE ESCC/TALI initiative) and a partner of the Positive Change Alliance (PCA), comprising Multi Academy Trusts working collaboratively to improve procurement outcomes across the education sector. The Framework is being developed to provide an accessible, flexible and competitive procurement solution capable of supporting the diverse ICT requirements of education providers. The procurement is expected to be conducted using the Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the intention of appointing multiple suppliers to each lot. The Framework will be established and operated wholly by Nexus Multi Academy Trust and will be available for use by eligible contracting authorities operating within the education sector. The Framework has been developed specifically to meet the needs of education providers, providing a compliant, flexible and competitive route to market for a broad range of ICT products, services and solutions. The Framework is currently expected to comprise the following lots: • Lot 1 ICT Support Services and Managed Services - Provision of managed ICT services, technical support, infrastructure management, cloud services, cyber security, networking, connectivity, installation, maintenance and associated ICT support services. • Lot 2 Professional Services - Provision of ICT consultancy, strategy development, architecture, project and programme management, digital transformation, technical advisory services, audits, compliance support, CPD & training, implementation and other specialist professional services. • Lot 3 Hardware - Supply of ICT hardware and associated products, including end-user devices, servers, storage, networking equipment, classroom technology, peripherals, accessories and associated deployment services. The Framework scope, lot structure and service requirements remain subject to final development. Full details of the procurement, including the final specification, lot structure, award criteria and framework arrangements, will be published within the UK4 Tender Notice and accompanying procurement documentation.

NHS Humber Health Partnership - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust "Client" is looking to contract for the provision of a fully comprehensive service to ensure their equipment is kept in a safe and reliable working order and operating with optimum efficiency. The winning contractor must provide the service in accordance with the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) recommendations and the requirements set out in this Technical Specification. This includes, but not limited to the following: • Service visits • Reactive call outs • ALL parts The Client has five principal requirements: 1. To maximise the life expectancy of the components which make up the lifts. 2. To ensure the continued safety of the lifts. 3. To ensure reliable operation of the lifts. 4. To preserve ride quality and performance on lifts. 5. To maintain cleanliness in all areas inaccessible to non- lift industry trained staff i.e., lift shafts, pits, car tops and machine rooms. Mandatory Site visits In line with the details explained in the Technical specification site visits/lift inspections will take place on between - 24th August and 23rd September 2026. Attendance at the site visit is mandatory. Bidders must confirm their attendance and availability to Procurement Services - Lifecycle at the earliest opportunity. Further details regarding the date, time and reporting location will be provided in due course. Tenderers are required to undertake the site inspection prior to submitting their tender, as the information obtained may be necessary to inform their bid. Full details of the site visit requirements are contained within the accompanying Technical Specification. To ensure equal, transparent and fair treatment, please direct all questions to Procurement Services - Lifecycle after your visits so all information can be shared with all Bidders involved in the process.