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Changemaking for more Inclusive Schools

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Nov 2025 at 13:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process described pertains to a contract awarded by Worcestershire County Council for the consultancy services of a research project titled "Changemaking for more Inclusive Schools". The industry category relevant to this tender is Education and Training Services, and the project is set within Worcester, UK. This process has progressed to the award and contract stages, with the contract being signed on 14th November 2025. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below threshold without competition, and classified under a light-touch regime. The contract is active and runs from 14th November 2025 to 30th April 2026, with a total value of GBP 75,774.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses within the consultancy and educational sectors seeking to partake in transformative projects. It invites interest from organisations capable of providing research insights and consultancy aimed at inspiring and enabling school leaders. Although the procurement process was direct and no competition was held, understanding this tender’s focus can help businesses align themselves with similar future opportunities. The University of Worcester, as the identified supplier, sets a precedent for large-scale organisations partnering in such innovative educational projects.

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Notice Title

Changemaking for more Inclusive Schools

Notice Description

The Council requires consultancy Services for undertaking a research project to discover what makes school leaders inspired and enabled to bring about positive change within schools.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e76c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076482-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER

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