education contracts

The council is looking to procure one provider to deliver a school improvement service, a quality assurance service for alternative provision and a moderation service provision. The Moderation Service is a statutory service under The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) Order 2003, which was made pursuant to section 87 of the Education Act 2002. The Moderation Service therefore plays a central role in enabling the Council to fulfil its statutory duties to oversee performance, secure improvement, assure safeguarding practice, and ensure the accuracy of statutory assessment.

Provision of Level 4 accredited GPA training including learner support, mentorship guidance, portfolio assessment, accreditation, quality assurance, reporting, and collaborative working with regional Training Hubs. The estimated value of the Contract(s) over a maximum 5 year term is the maximum expenditure that the Contracting Authority has budgeted for payment under the Contract(s). Including all extensions this is £13,749,255.00 (Exclusive of VAT). The Awarded Contracts shall be payable based on the volume of activity with a maximum price per learner of £3,711.00 (Exclusive of VAT). The initial contract term shall be 3 years with the potential for 2 years in Contract extension periods by election of the Contracting Authority, on such notice and for such periods as is specified by the Contract. The Contracting Authority anticipates that it will enter into a contract with between 1 to 7 providers. The deadline for submission of completed ITT submissions is 12th June 2026 at 12:0pm (midday). Late submissions will not be accepted therefore, please submit in good time prior to the deadline date and time. All communications should be made via the messaging function on the e-Tendering portal during the tender exercise. The Contracting Authority requests that all communications are channelled through the e-portal system and not with the Contracting Authority itself other than as expressly permitted within this ITT. Further information relating to this project can be found at NHSE e-tendering portal at the link below. All clarification questions and submission bids must be received via this portal only. Registration is free of charge. https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?SearchType=Projects

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn ceisio tendrau ar gyfer Darpariaeth Gwasanaethau Tiwtor ar gyfer disgyblion sy’n cael eu haddysgu y tu allan i’r ysgol (EOTAS). Mae’r Gwasanaeth Tiwtor yn darparu darpariaeth amgen ar gyfer disgyblion nad ydynt yn gallu cael mynediad at addysg brif ffrwd oherwydd ystyriaethau meddygol, lles neu ymddygiadol sy’n gwneud amgylchedd ysgol yn anaddas. Bydd gofyn i’r contractwr fod wedi’i leoli ac i gyflwyno’r rhan fwyaf o’r tiwtora (un i un ac mewn grwpiau bach) mewn safle Awdurdod Lleol fel y nodir yn y ddogfen dendro. Gellir defnyddio lleoliadau eraill fel sy’n briodol, a bydd yr Awdurdod Lleol yn nodi’r rhain. Bydd gofyn i’r contractwr ddarparu dull sy’n canolbwyntio ar y person wrth addysgu disgyblion ar diwtora, yn unol â deddfwriaeth berthnasol Llywodraeth Cymru a dogfennau polisi’r Awdurdod Lleol. Daw ceisiadau am diwtora o atgyfeiriadau ysgolion. Yna mae Panel Tiwtor yr Awdurdod Lleol yn defnyddio meini prawf atgyfeirio i bennu lleoliad. Mae disgyblion yn cael eu cofrestru’n ddeuol ac felly’n aros ar gofrestr yr ysgol. Cedwir cysylltiadau cryf â’r ysgolion, gyda adolygiadau rheolaidd i sicrhau bod disgyblion yn cael y cyfle i ailintegreiddio i ysgolion prif ffrwd pan fyddant yn gallu. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is seeking tenders for the Provision of Tuition Services for pupils educated other than at school (EOTAS). The Tuition Service provides alternative provision for pupils unable to access mainstream education due to medical, wellbeing or behavioural considerations that make a school environment unsuitable. The contractor will be required to be based and deliver the majority of the tuition (one to one and small groups) at a Local Authority premises as stated in the tender documentation. Other venues as appropriate may be used and these will be identified by the Local Authority. The contractor will be required to provide a person-centred approach to educating pupils on tuition, in line with relevant Welsh Government legislation and Local Authority policy documents. Requests for tuition come from school referrals. The Local Authority Tuition Panel then uses referral criteria to determine placement. Pupils are dual registered and therefore remain on school roll. Strong links with the schools are maintained, with regularly reviews to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to reintegrate into mainstream schools when able.

Sheen Mount Primary School is a thriving three-form entry school in Richmond Borough. The school is situated in leafy, spacious grounds. The school aims to provide a nurturing environment where children thrive and grow into confident, curious and empowered citizens. The tender project is seeking to appoint a Contractor whose initiative and innovation will be welcomed for the provision of service within the existing facilities for the 603 students on roll and 71 teaching and support staff, with a focus on exciting food concepts to satisfy a wide range of pupil tastes and dietary requirements. The School would wish the successful contractor to review the current range of services offered and make recommendations accordingly ensuring a healthy and sustainable offering. The contract being tendered is for three + 2 years in duration from September 2026 and will operate as a Guaranteed Performance Contract, with the successful Contractor offering the School a guaranteed cost per annum for the provision of catering services. The School year is based on a calendar of 195 days. Five days are to be used for staff professional development which means that school will be open to receive students for the legal minimum of 190 days. The contract offered covers the scope for the provision of all catering services within the School, which currently includes lunch for children and staff members and staff catering on inset days. Please see PSQ Document for more information. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-School-catering-services./ZVC3E59ZGZ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZVC3E59ZGZ

Park View School is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver the coaching services, management services, sports science, vocational education and logistical operations for each of the academies. To provide an overall management structure to deliver high quality sporting and education provision that enhances the overall student experience. The appointed provider will be responsible for end-to-end delivery including coaching, education, sports science, pastoral care, and logistics. We are seeking to deliver the following academies, fully staffed to deliver outstanding outcomes. We are requesting interested parties to submit a plan on the number of staff required and a budget model for this. We are expecting to see how the academies will be managed, what delivery will be in place for coaching, sports science, vocational teaching, cleaning, logistics and operational delivery of the sports academy. Key to this is having staff who can manage the sports academies alongside delivering the pastoral aspects required within the academic environment. The current provider of these services only uses self-employed staff and we therefore believe that there will be no staff eligible for transfer under the TUPE Regulations. To successfully award this tender, organisations need to demonstrate how they will achieve student numbers for the following sports academies. As it stands the existing provider has recruited the below estimated numbers based on new first years only:- ● Women's football - 34 ● Men's football - 56 ● Men's Rugby - 24 ● Women's Rugby 26 ● Cricket - 36 ● Basketball - 10 ● Athletics - 15 Currently there are 169 year 12 students. This is broken down into the following academic courses:- ● 79 Btec sport students ● 72 A levels ● 18 Active IQ Those students take part in the following sports academies:- ● Men's Football 50 ● Women's Football 38 ● Cricket 33 ● Men's Rugby 20 ● Women's Rugby 11 ● Athletics 14 ● Netball 3 ● Swimming 1 The contract also requires provision of transporting any recruited students into Park View 6th Form. The school has 8 x 16 seater Minibuses and a 9 seater minibus that are available for use. The cost of the lease and fuel is covered by the school budget. If required, the budget for fuel for the academic year is £35,000. Park View School also requires the pitches to be maintained. The pitch maintenance is an optional service that can be subcontracted. If you are able to provide this service then you must demonstrate how you will maintain the grass pitches that we currently have. Describe what machinery you have and the experience of the ground staff who will undertake this. As this is an optional service it will not be included within the bid evaluation. You must provide the price of this service separately for information purposes only. Further detail is outlined in the Park View ITT Provision of Coaching Services 2026-27.

Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Phase 1 Materials and Training Procurement Description This Tender Notice is in relation to the Department for Education Early Years (EY) Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provision of Phase 1 Materials and Training. Department for Education are seeking to procure an online package of training with learning materials for early years practitioners on SEND and make this available and accessible for all early years practitioners from September 2026 for up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension on a quarterly basis for up to an additional 12 months if required The training should: Be specific to SEND in early years only, specifically ages 0-4. Be available and applicable to all early years practitioners, regardless of qualification level or setting type (PVIs, school-based nurseries, childminders etc.) and meet government accessibility standards. Be in an online, modular, self-paced format that users can revisit at their convenience with videos/webinars dispersed amongst the online learning. Provide a minimum of 20 hours of content, to enable and support learning beyond the level currently covered in the DfE’s Early Years Child Development Training, module 8. Cover, at a minimum, content around inclusive practice and methods for embedding this within a setting and information/guidance on engaging with parents of children with SEND. A combination of existing and newly configured content is acceptable, provided mobilisation and outcomes requirements are met. =================================================================================== DfE uses Jaggaer e-procurement portal. Suppliers must register/log in to access the full ITT and submit a response. Please refer to ITT 3968. The Tender period is Tuesday 26 May and closes at 5pm on Friday 12 June. Clarification period will be until 5pm on Friday 06 June. Please submit Clarification Questions via Jaggaer messaging portal.

This is a competitive procedure under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The competition is being run by Birmingham Solihull Procurement Collaborative on behalf of Birmingham Mental Health Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative.<br/><br/>Reach Out (RO) is the West Midland’s Adult Secure Provider Collaborative and provides the oversight and quality assurance for specialised mental health services across the region for medium and low secure adult inpatient services for mental illness, learning disabilities and autism, and specialist community forensic teams for mental illness.<br/>The aim is to commission 15 medium secure beds and 30 low secure beds, within the West Midlands region, preferably on a single site. These are expected to be a mixture of acute and rehab beds based on demand in keeping with patient’s best interests.<br/><br/>The Expected service commencement date is 1st of April 2027 and the duration of this contract will be 3 years, plus 2 x 1 year extensions.

Slough Borough Council (the "Council") invites Tenders for the Provision of Home To School, Special Educational Needs And Vulnerable Adult Passenger Transport Services The Council is conducting this procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023) for the purpose of procuring the Services. This Invitation to Tender (ITT) is issued for the purpose of establishing an open framework in accordance with the PA2023. The framework will be established with an initial group of successful suppliers following this procurement process. In line with the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023, the framework will remain open for its duration, allowing for additional suppliers to apply to join the framework at defined intervals, subject to meeting the published selection and award criteria. The contracting authority anticipates reopening the framework at one or more points during its term but reserves the right to determine the timing and frequency of any reopenings.

NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to £2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy. The tender has been split into the following requirements: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) 3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards) 4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards - consideration will be given to Level 2) 5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards) Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. Tenderer's are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity. Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 Lot 2: Lot 2 Lot 3: Lot 3 Lot 4: Lot 4 Lot 5: Lot 5 To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17886. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17886 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

NCS are requesting tenders from suppliers interested in working in partnership across a number of subcontract delivery contracts within the radius of Swindon for up to £2.67m gross income over the 2026/27 academic year, with the intended outcome of selecting the most advantageous tender(s) (MAT) to deliver a fixed-term contract from 01 August 2026 to 31 July 2027. Spend details are indicative only, award of funding is subject to the criteria detailed within this Guidance, and NCS reserve the right to make multiple awards where best value can be achieved and in accordance with NCS subcontract strategy. The tender has been split into the following requirements: 1. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Programmes (Level 2 and upwards) 2. Adult Skills Fund (ASF) Tailored Learning (any level) 3. Apprenticeships (Level 2 and upwards) 4. 16-18 Provision (Level 3 and upwards – consideration will be given to Level 2) 5. Higher Education (Level 3 and upwards) Face to face and distance learning offers will be considered however all learners must reside within 60 miles of Swindon. Tenderer’s are invited to apply for one or all Lots in accordance with their own technical capability and capacity.

Powys County Council (the Council) is seeking to engage with suitably qualified and experienced organisations for Early Years Pre School Education Provision in Powys. Since September 2017, Powys early years education has been provided via contracted early years settings. From September 2025, the Council will be seeking to award new contracts for the next five years. All 3 and 4 year olds will have access to up to 10 hours of Early Years Education per week during term time. The new funding formula from April 2026 6.67 GBP per hour per child. The provision will be split into catchment area lots. If you have the intention to bid for more than one setting under either a single lot or under more than one lot, please ensure the applications are kept separate. Please note, however, this may result in a partial award and will not provide an advantage over other, single, bids. Lots: Lot 12 - Newtown Framework Agreement length - 3 years plus an option to extend for a further 1 year at the Council's discretion. Contract duration - Individual setting contract lengths - 4 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the Council's discretion. The Council intends to let a pseudo framework agreement under Regulations 74 to 77 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime. The Council is awarding a framework, which allows flexibility while complying with Treaty principles of transparency and equal treatment of providers. The Council may decide in future to re-open the framework to allow providers to join, should the Council need to meet demand. Bidders should be aware there is a separate ITT to submit a tender in Welsh, please see ITT_123926.

UEA is seeking to appoint a reputable company with a proven track record in directly managing and delivering technically demanding Facilities Management services to similar organisations. The scope of Facilities Management Services required includes Integrated Facilities Management for its properties and the Quadram Institute managed by Quadram Institute Partners (QIP), designed to deliver the optimal value for money (VFM) solution. It is anticipated that all services will be underpinned by technology, and robust policies and procedures, which will at all times reflect good industry practice within an environment of continuous improvement.

BCUHB Pathology, as part of the DSCSS directorate, are seeking to appoint an experienced primary Managed Service Contract provider to deliver bespoke In Vitro Diagnostics support for Transfusion services. BCUHB delivers Transfusion services for Group and Antibody screens, Cross matching, and issuing of products (via remote and electronic issue) across all 3 acute sites (Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor, Ysbyty Glan Clwyd and Ysbyty Gwynedd), with blood stocks provided on a remote/electronic issue basis to satellite services in Abergele, Denbigh, and Llandudno hospitals. The service is registered as compliant with MHRA, and shares a single unified UKAS accreditation across all 3 locations. Each acute site has a fully capable Transfusion laboratory area as part of the Blood Science laboratory and operates on a 24/7 basis as an established and resilient service model. Each site also supports theatres, cancer centres and renal units with the relevant specialist requirements.

Tender Notice for All Wales General Medical Assessment Consumables contract

The Council is aiming to provide a suite of educational qualifications in addition to what they provide at the Educated Other Than AT School (EOTAS) provision that shall offer practical work life experience to the Council’s most vulnerable children in EOTAS and mainstream children, so they have every opportunity to achieve qualifications that support them into the wider world of work or a college pathway. Courses can include technical and vocational qualifications. Qualifications and courses can range from entry level upwards, from accredited to non-accredited. The courses will be delivered from a mixture of the new Centre for Skills for Learning in Pontllanfraith and external provision depending on the course provision. The Contract will consist of three (3) lots as set out immediately below: Lot 1 – Construction Lot 2 – Hair and Beauty Lot 3 – Digital Skills Full details can be found in the ITT Providers can tender for one or more lots Bidder(s) interested in attending the Market Engagement event on Tuesday 19 May 2026 must email [email protected] by 17:0 hrs, Friday 15 May 2026.

The Gateway School are seeking a management partner for their joint use leisure facilities. The facilities include a 20m x 6m swimming pool, 10-station gym, 2-court and 1-court sports hall, sand-based MUGA (floodlit) and an astroturf pitch. The contract commences in September 2026 and is for 10 years with an option to extend for two additional period of up to 5 years. The total possible contract duration, including extension provisions will be 20 years. The procurement will be based on a lean single staged process.

Central Learning Partnership Trust are a dynamic and thriving Multi-Academy Trust, proudly encompassing sixteen Schools across all phases, both mainstream and special, located in the vibrant communities of Wolverhampton, Rotherham, and Worcestershire. 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 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 15 February 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.

The objective of this Contract is to ensure the highest possible standards of reliability and availability of Fire Alarms and Associated Systems. The successful Contractor will work in collaboration with the University’s Campus Infrastructure Department to deliver a robust programme of planned preventative maintenance, complemented by an efficient and effective repair service.

ESPO is a trading department of Leicestershire County Council. It is a non-profit making body owned and operated jointly by six local authorities. We provide a catalogue range, providing our customers with access to over 28,000 products that cover all key areas of education and wider public sector requirements. We are conducting preliminary market engagement with the intention of establishing a framework for the supply of Educational Furniture. The products covered by this proposed Framework will be purchased for re-sale, and orders will be placed according to demand. Delivery shall be to ESPO’s distribution centre in Leicester, and for delivery directly to ESPO’s customers throughout the UK. The Framework is envisaged to include the following Lots (subject to change): Lot 1. ESPO Smartbuy Range Lot 2. Core Tables Lot 3. Specialist Tables Lot 4. Chairs and Stools Lot 5. Bean Bags and Cushions Lot 6. Metal Storage and Trays Lot 7. Storage and Library Furniture Lot. 8 Metal Lockers Lot. 9 Wooden Lockers Lot. 10 Changing Room Furniture Lot. 11 Hazardous Storage Cupboards Lot. 12 Early Years Furniture The above Lot structure is for information only and some details may be amended within the invitation to tender. This Pre Market Engagement aims to identify capable suppliers in the market with track record in delivering goods within this product category. We are requesting information from relevant organisations to help us define our requirements (please refer to the Engagement process description section of this notice for further details). This is not a call for competition. Tender documentation is not yet available.

The University aims to increase the proportion of renewable electricity at its Colchester campus, reduce spend on utilities and carbon emissions from energy. It wishes to do this through a Design, Build, Fund, Operate and Maintain (DBFOM) model and Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). There are potential opportunities to deliver these aims via a number of different routes, including; 1. Renewable electricity generated via a large-scale PV Solar Farm (potentially to include BESS and wind). 2. Low carbon heat supplied through a heat network and energy centre. 3. Renewable electricity generated via on campus PV Solar installed on building roofs. 4. Renewable electricity generated via PV Solar Car Ports on University car parks. Prior to going to tender, through this Premarket Engagement exercise, the University wishes to gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges, optimal PPA structures, pricing mechanisms, contract approaches, durations to balance affordability, risk, and flexibility. It welcomes commentary on the key risks, constraints, and enablers associated with delivering the proposed projects. d3251ca6-2deb-4d4e-abd7-1a4821c845b9