Tender

Procurement of Full Curriculum Packages for Reception Year of Early Years Foundation Stage

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LTD

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03 Jun 2026 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

Oak National Academy Ltd, a sub-central public authority, has initiated a tender process titled "Procurement of Full Curriculum Packages for Reception Year of Early Years Foundation Stage." This procurement focuses on primary education services and is being conducted under an open procedure as per the Procurement Act 2023. Located in Manchester, Oak National Academy Ltd seeks to procure these services to enhance educational offerings for the Early Years Foundation Stage. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 1st July 2026 and an award anticipated by 20th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in developing educational curriculum packages, particularly those experienced in early years education. Companies with strong alignment to the EYFS Framework and proven impact in educational settings can benefit from this opportunity. The contract, valued at up to £690,000, is an excellent prospect for suppliers who can deliver quality and innovative solutions that incorporate inclusivity and social value, elements that are central to the evaluation criteria. Service providers looking to expand their market presence in the UK’s education sector would be well-suited to participate in this tender.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Full Curriculum Packages for Reception Year of Early Years Foundation Stage

Notice Description

We are undertaking an ITT to procure a Full Curriculum Package (FCP) for reception year of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This ITT is subject to the Procurement Act 2023 and its supporting regulations and will be conducted in accordance with them. We undertook a market engagement exercise in May 2026. The information gained from this session has been used to assist in the construction of the ITT. To ensure a level playing field amongst suppliers interested in engaging with the ITT, you can find the market engagement information at Annex C. Full details of what we are seeking to procure are set out in Annex A: General Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06acb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052449-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£575,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M3 3AA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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