Planning

The Seren Academy Delivery Contract

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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19 May 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Welsh Government, involves a planned contract titled "The Seren Academy Delivery Contract", focusing on the industry category of education and training services. This procurement is taking place within the United Kingdom and is at the planning stage, with key dates including the future notice date on 23rd May 2026. The contract is intended to appoint contractors for overseeing and managing the Seren Academy programme, including delivering an online platform and residentials for Seren learners. The procurement value is estimated at £3,000,000. The suitability criteria mention that the contract is open to SMEs and VCSEs, with the contract period expected from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2030.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in online programme management and educational delivery. Firms capable of developing comprehensive educational platforms and managing large-scale educational projects are well-suited to compete. The inviting of SMEs and VCSEs enhances the competitiveness of the process, allowing a broader range of businesses to participate and potentially secure growth through an association with a substantial government contract like this.

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Notice Title

The Seren Academy Delivery Contract

Notice Description

The appointment of contractors to oversee the Seren Academy delivery team and management of the Seren Academy delivery programme. The contractor will be responsible for developing, managing, and delivering the online platform, online programme, and residentials for Seren learners

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047907-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 May 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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