Planning

School Improvement and Governance Service

LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST

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Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is initiating a public procurement process to appoint a school improvement partner. This planned tender, titled "School Improvement and Governance Service," is categorised under education and training services, specifically targeting support for schools within the borough to maintain high standards. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure set to follow. The tender period is expected to close on 31st October 2025, with the award announcement aimed for 1st December 2025. The contract period is intended to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031. The total estimated contract value is £1.6 million, with an annual value around £400,000.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and governance, specifically those experienced with SEND improvement work and SATS moderation. Well-suited companies include those with the capability to deliver tailored school improvement solutions, manage multiple school relationships, and develop collaborative initiatives across educational clusters. Engaging in this procurement could lead to significant business growth and greater presence in public sector contracting, given the value and scope of services required by the London Borough of Waltham Forest.

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Notice Title

School Improvement and Governance Service

Notice Description

London Borough of Waltham Forest will be seeking to appoint a recognised school improvement partner. This service will be to support schools in-borough to continue to be good or better. The provider will need to be able to deliver a suitably matched school improvement partner for all London Borough of Waltham Forest maintained schools including the specialist SEMH School and the Local Authority Pupil Referral Unit; deliver SEND improvement work, SATS moderation and monitoring and develop cluster-based working across the local area. The annual contract value may be in the region of PS400,000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05587c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037196-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST
Contact Name
Ms Gemma Edwards
Contact Email
gemma.edwards@walthamforest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2084968233

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

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