Tender

16-19 Study Programme Offer: Berkshire (Football)

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Tender

19 Jan 2026 at 14:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning, a public authority within the sub-central government, is actively seeking partners for its "16-19 Study Programme Offer: Berkshire (Football)" initiative. This procurement is at the tender stage with an end date for submissions on 2 March 2026. The project will be carried out in the Reading City area, with the buying organisation located at the Oxpens Campus, Oxford. The aim is to deliver a community-based football programme for up to 70 learners, aged 16-18, requiring access to suitable sports facilities and educational infrastructure. The procurement process is conducted under an open competition method, classified under education and training services, with a total estimated value of £190,000. The contract period will run from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing sports and teaching facilities, as well as employing qualified teaching staff. The programme encourages diversity by attracting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and provides community outreach and work experience opportunities. Businesses that meet the conditions of the 16-19 funding formula may have the chance to continue their partnership in future procurement cycles, allowing for potential long-term collaborations with Activate Learning. Interested parties should contact Richard Durston at Activate Learning for preliminary discussions and further instructions regarding the pre-qualification and tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

16-19 Study Programme Offer: Berkshire (Football)

Notice Description

We are seeking partners to support in the delivery of a community-based football programme in the Reading City area. Partners must be able to provide sporting facilities for approximately 70 16-18-year-old learners including: a gym, 3G football pitch, and changing rooms. Partners will also require teaching facilities (classrooms), associated IT infrastructure, and a breakout room. Partners will be expected to employ teaching staff to deliver academic qualifications including: BTEC L1 Introductory Diploma in Sport Level 3 NCFE Sports and Physical Activity All programmes will be co-delivered with our faculty teams. Partners will seek to attract learners from underrepresented demographics and create opportunities through community outreach work including the provision of work experience for our learners. All applicants will demonstrate robust quality assurance practices, health and safety, child protection and safeguarding policies. 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. 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-0608d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004397-2026
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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