Notice Information
Notice Title
Curriculum and Non-Curriculum Services
Notice Description
CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY ADVERT Curriculum and Non-Curriculum Services Open Framework Agreement ITT Reference: AST 2026-140 Avanti Schools Trust ("AST") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced and innovative providers to join a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of curriculum and non-curriculum services across its family of schools and the wider education sector. This is a significant opportunity to partner with a forward-thinking multi-academy trust and gain access to a broad range of education and public sector clients through a compliant, flexible and accessible procurement framework. Scope of Services Suppliers are invited to apply for one or more of the following Lots: * Lot 1 Curriculum Services Provision of education-focused services such as curriculum development, school improvement support, CPD, training, enrichment programmes, assessment support, Spirituality and or faith development and specialist advisory services. * Lot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management. * Lot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery. * Lot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, purchasing, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services. Framework Overview The framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, allowing suppliers to be appointed at key intervals and ensuring continued competition and innovation. It will be available for use by: Avanti Schools Trust and its schools; Multi academy trusts and academies; Local authorities and maintained schools; Further and higher education institutions. There is no guarantee of work; however, suppliers appointed to the framework will have the opportunity to be awarded contracts through direct award or further competition. Key Benefits for Suppliers Access to a wide and growing customer base across the education sector. Opportunity to deliver services to both AST and external contracting authorities; Participation in a compliant, well-governed and professionally managed framework; Fair and transparent call-off processes; Ability to showcase innovation, quality and social value delivery. Our Expectations AST is seeking suppliers that can demonstrate: Quality service delivery and sector expertise; Strong safeguarding awareness and compliance; Commitment to value for money and continuous improvement Ability to deliver measurable outcomes and performance; Positive contributions to social value, sustainability and community impact. How to Participate Organisations wishing to register an interest in tendering should go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home to express their interest. You will also be able view and respond to the ITT at the same time, view other attached documents and send questions and queries via the messaging system within the website. All communications regarding this tender must be via this messaging system. ITT Reference number: AST 2026-140: Curriculum and Non- Curriculum Services If you need any assistance using the e-tendering website please call or email: support@in-tend.com or call Support Phone Number: +44 (0)114 407 0065. All communication and questions must be via the https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home website. All communication must be via the https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home website or via Mitul Patel or Syed Haujee at procurement@avanti.org.uk. The deadline for the ITT is 15th July 2026, 15.00 hours (3pm)
Lot Information
Curriculum Services
2) Schedule 2. Lot 1 - Curriculum Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 1. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 1. c) Curriculum design, development and review services i) Subject-specific consultancy and improvement support ii) Teacher/leader professional development (CPD), coaching and training iii) Educational delivery support (e.g., tutoring, enrichment programmes) where permitted and specified iv) Assessment and examinations support, moderation and quality assurance v) Special educational needs and inclusion support services (advisory) vi) Educational audits, evaluations and reports vii) Any other educational services agreed within the call-off scope d) Exclusions (unless expressly permitted in a Call-Off Contract and compliant with applicable law): i) the direct employment or supply of agency workers, teachers or temporary staff under the supervision, direction or control of AST; ii) the provision of services which constitute staff augmentation or labour-only supply; iii) regulated activity without all required safeguarding and vetting checks; iv) services requiring statutory appointments unless expressly agreed and legally permissible. Services under Lot 1 must be outcome-based and delivered as a managed service or consultancy arrangement, and must not amount to a contract for the supply of staff. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Renewal: Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
FM & Estates Services3) Schedule 3. Lot 2: FM & Estates Services, a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 2. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form 2.4.1. Hard FM & Compliance Services 2.4.2. Soft FM Services 2.4.3. Estates Management & Professional Services 2.4.4. Projects, Minor Works & Capital Support 2.4.5. Energy, Sustainability & Environmental Services 2.4.6. Security, Transport & Specialist Services 2.4.7. Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation Services 2.5. General Service Requirements (All Providers) 2.5.1. All services must: 2.5.1.1. Be delivered in occupied school environments 2.5.2. Be child-centred, safeguarding-aware and DBS-compliant 2.5.3. Minimise disruption to education and comply with: 2.5.3.1. Statutory and regulatory requirements 2.5.3.2. DfE, ESFA, HSE, Ofsted and Building Safety expectations 2.5.3.3. Integrate with Trust policies, values and safeguarding culture 2.5.4. Support the Trust's environmental sustainability and social value ambitions. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Renewal: Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
IT Support & Related Services4) Schedule 4. Lot 3: IT Support & Related Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 3. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) IT Services: i) the provision of IT professional support & services, ii) consultancy, iii) managed services, iv) project managers, v) specialists and technical services vi) Any other educational IT services & supplies agreed within the call-off scope c) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 3. d) Exclusions (unless expressly included in a Call-Off): direct employment/agency supply of teaching staff; regulated activity without required vetting; services requiring statutory appointment unless agreed and legally permissible Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Renewal: Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
General Administration & Consultancy Services5) Schedule 5. Lot 4: General Administration & Consultancy a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 4. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form i) Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services ii) ESFA & Regulatory Support iii) Specialist Financial Support iv) Purchasing & Commercial Services v) Commercial Advisory vi) Contract & Supplier Management Services vii) Administrative & Operational Support Services viii) Operational Support ix) Interim and Resource Support x) Strategic, Tactical & Transformation Support xi) Project & Programme Support xii) Mobilisation, Reporting & Governance xiii) Safeguarding, DBS & Conduct xiv) Social Value, Sustainability & EDI b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 4. c) Any other non-curriculum services agreed within the call-off scope d) Lot 4 may involve access to sensitive systems or premises; security requirements must be specified in the Call-Off Order Form. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Renewal: Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
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/056968-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Planning, Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- 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
66 - Financial and insurance services
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
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- CPV Codes
39715000 - Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
45262700 - Building alteration work
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
72222300 - Information technology services
72224000 - Project management consultancy 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
- £100,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Lots Value
- £100,000,000 £100M-£1B
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 17 Jun 20262 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- 15 Jul 20262 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- 25 May 2026Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 8 Sep 2026 - 8 Sep 2030 4-5 years
- 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
- 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
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- 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/056968-2026
17th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054858-2026
10th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender -
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)
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