Planning

The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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Planning

30 Jan 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government is planning a procurement process for "The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme" aimed at supporting talented learners across Wales. This process, currently in the planning stage, is expected to employ a delivery contractor to implement a hybrid educational programme. The procurement falls under the education and training services category, with an estimated budget of £12,000,000. Key deadlines include the end of the tender submission period on 27th March 2026, with enquiries closing on 20th March 2026. The programme will be delivered across Wales, offering opportunities to engage in the innovative space of educational services, particularly those adept in providing extra-curricular programmes. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and may extend up to 31st July 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in education and training services. Companies with expertise in creating and administering comprehensive learner-focused programmes in sectors like Humanities, Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are particularly well-suited to compete. As this is an open procedure, leveraging accelerated means, it promises an open, competitive environment to introduce innovative learning solutions for the Seren Academy, further fostering educational excellence in Wales. Such engagement has the potential to significantly enhance business growth through long-term collaboration with the Welsh Government.

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Notice Title

The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme

Notice Description

The Seren Academy supports the brightest learners in Wales from Year 7 to Year 13, regardless of socioeconomic background, to have the ambition, capability and curiosity to fulfil their potential and excel in their future educational goals at the highest level. Seren is committed to a learner-centred approach, providing our brightest learners with a comprehensive hybrid programme designed to foster super-curricular engagement and cultivate independent thought, as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for their future success. The programme provides extra-curricular activities for the four areas of learning: Humanities, Literacy, Languages and Communication, Mathematics and Numeracy, Science and Technology for our pre 16 learners with the addition of social sciences for post 16. The client aims to appoint a delivery contractor to employ the delivery team and deliver a hybrid programme of information and guidance and academic challenge for our Seren learners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend contract by three years in 12 month intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008414-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.clark002@gov.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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