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PlanningUpdate

29 Jun 2026 at 12:39

Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

Tove Learning Trust, a public authority under the sub-central government in the United Kingdom, is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to explore the future procurement of outdoor and alternative education services. The initiative is in the planning stage, aiming to inform subsequent procurement strategies for specialist educational provisions including forest school and support services for pupils with various needs such as Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) and Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs (SEBN). The engagement involves gathering market feedback through a written questionnaire, with submissions due by 17 July 2026. This engagement seeks innovative solutions from providers capable of delivering across several UK regions, including the Midlands and London.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those adept at innovative, high-quality education delivery for vulnerable groups. It focuses on services like small group and one-to-one educational interventions, offering excellent prospects for SMEs and VCSEs open to supporting the development and reintegration of vulnerable pupils. With an estimated value of £2,000,000 to £2,400,000 and service delivery slated from 2027 to 2030, the contract invites experienced entities with strong safeguarding practices and cost-effective logistical solutions. This procurement process emphasizes market innovation and capacity to enhance educational outcomes for diverse learner profiles.

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Notice Title

PRELIMINARY MARKET ENGAGEMENT FOR OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND ALTERNATIVE PROVISION EDUCATION SERVICES

Notice Description

Tove Learning Trust is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the potential future procurement of specialist outdoor education, forest school and alternative provision services for pupils across its academies. The Trust is seeking to engage with providers capable of delivering high-quality, specialist educational provision for children and young people, including those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs (SEBN), pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion, and those requiring targeted interventions to support reintegration into mainstream or specialist education. The potential scope of services may include one-to-one support, small group interventions, paired provision with enhanced staffing ratios, whole-class outdoor learning and forest school programmes, curriculum-linked experiential learning including qualifications (e.g. ASDAN, DofE), therapeutic and personal development focused activities. The Trust is seeking feedback from the market regarding supplier capability, capacity, geographic coverage, delivery models, transport arrangements, safeguarding arrangements, staffing models, innovative approaches to delivery, and experience of supporting vulnerable learners. Information gathered through this engagement will help inform the procurement strategy in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. This Preliminary Market Engagement exercise is issued for information gathering purposes only. It does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender, or any commitment by Tove Learning Trust to commence a procurement process. Participation in this exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any future procurement.

Planning Information

This engagement will be conducted through a written questionnaire contained within Appendix 1 of the Preliminary Market Engagement document. No supplier presentations, site visits or engagement events are currently planned. Interested organisations are invited to submit an expression of interest and request a questionnaire by email to procurement@tovelearning.org.uk . Completed questionnaires to be submitted by email no later than 17 July 2026. Suppliers may submit clarification questions relating to this engagement by email to procurement@tovelearning.org.uk. Questions should be submitted as early as possible to enable the Trust to provide responses before the closing date. Where appropriate, responses to clarification questions may be shared with all participating organisations to ensure transparency and equal treatment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bef7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060761-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80100000 - Primary education services

80200000 - Secondary education services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312510 - Vocational rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TOVE LEARNING 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
ROADE
Postcode
NN7 2LP
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
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)

Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Towcester and Roade
Westminster Constituency
South Northamptonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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