Notice Information
Notice Title
Curriculum & non-Curriculum Services
Notice Description
Avanti Schools Trust ("AST") is establishing an Open Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of a broad range of curriculum and non-curriculum services to support schools, academies, multi-academy trusts and other eligible contracting authorities across England. The Framework is designed as a flexible, multi-lot, multi-supplier arrangement that enables access to high-quality, value-for-money services across a range of operational, educational and professional disciplines. Suppliers may apply to join the Framework at defined intervals during its lifetime in accordance with the Open Framework provisions. Scope of the Framework The Framework is divided into four Lots: Lot 1 - Curriculum Services Provision of educational consultancy and support services including, but not limited to: * School improvement, inspection readiness and performance support * Curriculum design, development and assessment frameworks * Specialist subject consultancy (EYFS to KS5) * SEND, inclusion and wellbeing advisory services * Leadership development, governance and professional development programmes * Teaching, learning and assessment improvement * Safeguarding, compliance and statutory advisory support * Post-16, careers and pathways consultancy * Research, evaluation and impact measurement Services may be delivered at academy, cluster or trust-wide level on a project, advisory or retained basis. Lot 2 - Facilities Management & Estates Services Provision of integrated estates and facilities management services including: * Hard FM and statutory compliance (e.g. mechanical & electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos) * Soft FM services (cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, catering support) * Estates strategy, surveying, professional and project management services * Minor works, refurbishments and capital project support * Energy, sustainability and decarbonisation services * Security, transport and specialist site services All services must be delivered in live school environments, meeting statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements. Lot 3 - IT Support & Related Services Provision of IT, digital and technology services including: * IT strategy, governance and consultancy * Managed IT services and helpdesk support * Cloud, infrastructure and hosting services * Devices, hardware, software and licensing * Network, telephony and connectivity solutions * Cyber security and data protection services * Digital transformation and education technology * Project delivery, migrations and specialist technical support Suppliers must comply with UK GDPR, cyber security standards and education-sector requirements. Lot 4 - General Administration & Consultancy Services Provision of financial, commercial, operational and strategic support services including: * Financial advisory, budgeting and ESFA compliance * Procurement and commercial services (including regulated procurements) * Contract and supplier management * Administrative and operational support * Interim resource and capacity support * Strategy, transformation and organisational design * Project and programme management Services support governance, compliance, value for money and operational resilience. Key Features of the Framework Open Framework: New suppliers may apply to join at defined intervals during the Framework term, subject to meeting published criteria. Multi-Supplier Model: Multiple providers may be appointed per Lot, with no limit on supplier numbers. No Guarantee of Volume: Appointment does not guarantee any level of spend or exclusivity. Flexible Call-Off Mechanisms: Contracts may be awarded via: Direct award (where permitted) Further competition (mini-competition) Multi-supplier or blended delivery models Wide Accessibility: Available for use by AST and other eligible contracting authorities including schools, academies, MATs, local authorities and education institutions across England. Delivery and Quality Requirements Suppliers must: * Deliver services in accordance with public sector governance, safeguarding and statutory requirements * Operate within DfE, ESFA, Ofsted and relevant regulatory frameworks * Provide appropriately qualified and vetted personnel, including DBS checks where required * Maintain robust quality assurance, performance monitoring and reporting * Comply with UK GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety obligations * Demonstrate commitment to social value, sustainability, and equality, diversity & inclusion Framework Objectives The Framework aims to: * Provide flexible and efficient access to specialist services * Enable compliant procurement under the Procurement Act 2023 * Support school improvement, operational excellence and strategic development * Encourage SME participation and innovation * Deliver value for money and high-quality outcomes across the education sector Additional Information The Framework will operate in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Open Frameworks), with periodic re-opening to maintain competition and market access. Call-off contracts will be formed between the appointed supplier and the contracting authority using standardised terms and agreed service specifications. This notice relates to the establishment of an Open Framework Agreement and not the award of a specific contract.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-069ddb
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046792-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK1 - Pipeline Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
80 - Education and training services
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- CPV Codes
72222300 - Information technology services
72224000 - Project management consultancy services
72230000 - Custom software development services
72250000 - System and support services
72260000 - Software-related services
72300000 - Data services
72500000 - Computer-related services
72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
75121000 - Administrative educational services
79993000 - Building and facilities management services
79994000 - Contract administration services
80000000 - Education and training services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 21 May 20262 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 25 May 20262 days to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2030 4-5 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
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- STANMORE
- Postcode
- HA7 2EQ
- Post Town
- Harrow
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI74 Harrow and Hillingdon
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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- Local Authority
- Harrow
- Electoral Ward
- Belmont
- Westminster Constituency
- Harrow East
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046792-2026
21st May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046565-2026
20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046558-2026
20th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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