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Primary Subject Networks

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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27 Oct 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process recently concluded with Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council as the buying organisation, focusing on the "Primary Subject Networks" initiative in the education and training services category. The process was facilitated under a special light-touch regime, employing a direct procurement method below the competition threshold. Located in Oldham, UK, this initiative is aimed at supporting local educational needs. The contract, now complete, was awarded to the Cranmer Education Trust on 27th October 2025, with the service delivery set to commence on 29th October 2025, concluding on 31st August 2026.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive school-to-school support and high-quality curricular resources. Organisations with a focus on cultivating a values-led culture and innovative educational systems are well-suited to leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and engage with future initiatives under similar regimes. Such opportunities are crucial for businesses aiming to establish or expand their footprints in the public sector educational support services.

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Notice Title

Primary Subject Networks

Notice Description

The core purpose of Oldham Learning partnership is for all children and young people, including the most vulnerable, to be knowledgeable, kind, confident and articulate; achieving good outcomes that include, but go well beyond, standardised assessment data including closing the additional inequalities that Covid-19 has led to. To enable this core purpose, partners including the LA advocate for school-to-school support, high quality curriculum, expert practitioners, values-led culture and a system that helps achieve collective aims. Additionally. Primary networks have been developed over time and proved to be successful.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d3e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068435-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
29 Oct 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CRANMER EDUCATION TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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