Tender

16-19 Study Programme Offer - Oxfordshire

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning, a public authority based in Oxford, is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the "16-19 Study Programme Offer - Oxfordshire". This project falls under the education and training services category, focusing on providing a bespoke learning environment for learners in Oxfordshire. The initiative includes developing skills in warehousing alongside English and maths, aimed at students who have faced barriers in traditional education settings. The procurement process is open, and interested parties should submit their proposals by 2nd March 2026. Successful delivery would lead to lagged funding, aligning with the 16-19 funding formula for the 2027-28 academic year.

This tender offers an exceptional opportunity for SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSE) specialising in educational services to collaborate with Activate Learning. By becoming a subcontracting partner, businesses can leverage robust quality assurance practices and contribute towards a transformative educational model. Companies with a strong track record in delivering innovative education programmes, particularly those with capabilities in supporting students with SEMH needs, will stand in good stead. The contract, with an estimated value of £190,000, requires partners to engage in initial discovery conversations and fulfil pre-qualification and invitation to tender requirements to demonstrate their competence in the shared delivery model envisioned for the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16-19 Study Programme Offer - Oxfordshire

Notice Description

We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of an offsite study programme provision to engage learners in developing warehousing experience alongside English and maths in Oxfordshire for no more than 50 learners. This provision should have a real focus on creating a bespoke learning environment focusing on SEMH and helping to progress individuals where traditional education has been a barrier. This provision would need to comply with 16-19 funding rules and regulations and be delivered as part of a shared delivery model with Activate Learning staff. The successful partner will need to work with us within the limitations of the 16-19 funding lagged funding formula whereby successful delivery in 26/27 will lead to lagged funding being received by all parties in 27/28. All applicants will demonstrate robust quality assurance practices, health and safety, child protection and safeguarding policies. Please note that this opportunity is currently being delivered with an existing partner in the 25/26 academic year and this is part of an annual re-tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0608cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004380-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 2026Today
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.durston@activatelearning.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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