Planning

Provision of KS3 and KS4 Onsite Alternative provision - Pre-Market Engagement

GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST

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12 Jan 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Greater Manchester Education Trust (GMET), which seeks a provider for on-site alternative education provisions designed for the East Manchester Academy (TEMA), a mainstream secondary school in Beswick, Manchester. This project, currently at the planning stage, is part of a broader initiative that could expand to other schools within the Trust. Key dates include a deadline for expressions of interest on 26 January 2026, with mobilisation starting soon after the tender award, aiming for a contract start date of 1 August 2026. The industry category for the procurement covers educational services, including secondary and special education services, under the broader category of public undertakings.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in educational service provision, particularly those specialising in alternative education programmes and early intervention strategies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract suits organisations capable of delivering innovative and inclusive educational solutions. Winning this contract could enhance a business's portfolio and reputation in the educational sector, creating the potential for future opportunities within the Greater Manchester Academy Trust and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of KS3 and KS4 Onsite Alternative provision - Pre-Market Engagement

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Academy Trust (GMET) require an experienced, suitably qualified provider to design, deliver, and manage an on-site alternative provision on school sites. The current requirement for onsite alternative provision is for The East Manchester Academy (TEMA) which is part of the Greater Manchester Academy Trust. Additional options may be available to expand this provision to other schools within the Trust subject to satisfactory performance. TEMA is a mainstream secondary school with approximately 1050 pupils, located in Beswick, Manchester. We are committed to inclusion and early intervention to support all learners. The school has identified a need for a dedicated on-site AP to cater for up to 20 pupils who encounter challenges or require additional support/ provision to access mainstream education. Mobilisation will commence ASAP following tender award and agreement of terms to allow fort a contract start 01.08.26 (Note first deliver dates will start w/c 24.08.26 at mandatory Inset dates before onsite delivery commences 01.09.26). Please see the Pre-Market Engagement Guidance brief available for download from https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home for further information.

Planning Information

Please register on the In-tend Education portal (free of charge) at https://www.intendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home From this site you can download the tender brief providing an overview of the requirement with further instructions for the subsequent tender - including a full timetable. This site will also be used tender publication. Should you have any issues accessing the site please contact anna@agmprocurement.com. IMPORTANT: Following receipt of an expression of interest / response to the brief GMET will assess responses and where additional clarification would support the process a Teams meeting will be arranged. Teams meetings will be held between 19.01.26 and 30.01.26. Note: the latest date for submission of expressions of interest is 26.01.26 however, to support earlier engagement GMET encourages interested parties to submit as early as possible to enable further engagement to progress ASAP. Please log onto In-tend via https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home and register your interest in accordance with the instructions provided in the Pre Market Engagement Brief. Should you have any difficulty accessing In-tend or the brief please contact anna@agmprocurement.com, alternatively all questions should be raised via the correspondence function of In-tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002826-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80200000 - Secondary education services

80310000 - Youth education services

80340000 - Special education services

80410000 - Various school services

80490000 - Operation of an educational centre

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER EDUCATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

AGM PROCUREMENT

Contact Name
Anna Manns
Contact Email
anna@agmprocurement.com
Contact Phone
07538484420

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M16 8GW
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Little Aston & Stonnall
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

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