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Provision of a School Improvement Partner

London Borough of Waltham Forest

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

22 Oct 2026 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 15:33

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking a School Improvement Partner to deliver its School Improvement Service and Waltham Forest Education Partnership. The service is intended to improve education outcomes for children in maintained schools across the borough, support the aims of the Waltham Forest Education Strategy 2025–2028 and contribute to delivery of the schools white paper. The work includes support for schools causing concern, analysis of school performance and data, Ofsted preparation, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and inclusive practice, leadership support, equality and inclusion, workforce development, professional learning and partnership working. This is an education and training services contract, delivered in Waltham Forest, London.

The buyer invited tenders through an open procedure. The procurement is at the tender stage. Bidders could submit offers electronically in English. The deadline for clarification questions was 11 November 2026 at 12:00; tenders were due by 23 November 2026 at 12:00. The contract was scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with four optional 12-month extensions, potentially continuing to 31 March 2032, at the borough’s discretion and subject to satisfactory performance. The estimated value is £1,689,720 excluding VAT (£2,027,664 including VAT). Evaluation weights quality at 60%, price at 30% and social value at 10%. Quality covers service delivery, school support and performance, inspection, SEND, leadership, inclusion, workforce development, partnership, contract management and a presentation.

The opportunity is suited to small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises as well as larger providers. Bidders need relevant experience and qualifications to deliver school improvement support across maintained schools, including work with schools causing concern and support for education outcomes. Strong capability in interpreting school performance data, preparing schools for Ofsted inspection, supporting SEND and inclusive practice, and advising leaders will be important. The service also calls for expertise in equality, diversity and inclusion, workforce development and professional learning, and the ability to work effectively with the Waltham Forest Education Partnership. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate sound contract management and quality assurance, and provide evidence and a delivery plan for their social value offer. The breadth of provision favours organisations able to coordinate these strands and sustain productive relationships with schools and partners.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a School Improvement Partner

Notice Description

The London Borough of Waltham Forest ("the Authority") is seeking Tenders from suitably experienced and qualified organisations for the provision of a School Improvement Partner. T he service shall commence on 1st April 2027 and shall continue up to and including 31st March 2028 with the option to extend for four periods of 12 months each at the discretion of the Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual performance. The contract has the following extension options: A further 12 months from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2029 A further 12 months from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2030 A further 12 months from 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2031 A further 12 months from 1st April 2031 to 31st March 2032 The Contract will cover the Services as follows: The School Improvement Service will align with the Waltham Forest Education strategy and deliver a Waltham forest Education Partnership to support the education outcomes for children in maintained schools in Waltham Forest. The service will also contribute to supporting the achievement of the aims of the Waltham Forest Education Strategy 2025-2028 and the delivery of the school's white paper.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2028 with the option to extend for four periods of 12 months each as follows: A further 12 months from 1st April 2028 to 31st March 2029 A further 12 months from 1st April 2029 to 31st March 2030 A further 12 months from 1st April 2030 to 31st March 2031 A further 12 months from 1st April 2031 to 31st March 2032

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05587c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100075-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£1,689,720 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,689,720 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E17 4JF
Postcode Area
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
TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest
Local Authority
Waltham Forest
Electoral Ward
Chapel End
Westminster Constituency
Walthamstow

Further Information

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