Planning

School Improvement Advisor Support

GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 06:59

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "School Improvement Advisor Support." This tender aims to establish a framework for educational advisors to support school improvement within the Gloucestershire region. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting education and training services, and is set to commence on 1st December 2026, concluding on 31st March 2039. The estimated gross value of the contract is £3,000,000. Significant dates include the future notice date set for 1st August 2026. This procurement process will be based on a framework agreement, highlighting the long-term planning and strategic support required by the Gloucestershire County Council.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in educational consultancy and training services. Businesses with experience in educational development and advisory roles will find this tender an ideal opportunity to showcase their expertise. Companies well-versed in working with public authorities, especially those with framework agreement capabilities, will likely be competitive candidates. The contract offers a lengthy engagement, allowing businesses to establish a long-term collaborative relationship with a key public sector entity in the UK, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation in the educational services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School Improvement Advisor Support

Notice Description

Education Advisors - Framework for School Improvement Advisor Support in the Gloucestershire region

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045972-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 31 Mar 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC
Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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