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Procurement of partners to work with Oak to further develop and enhance full curriculum packages

OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED

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07 Jul 2026 at 13:19

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 13:06

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oak National Academy Limited is planning a significant procurement process aimed at enhancing existing full curriculum packages for Key Stages 1, 2, and 3. This initiative, anticipated to benefit primary and secondary education services, highlights the organisation's commitment to aligning teaching resources with statutory frameworks and upcoming changes from the Department for Education. Located in Manchester, the buying entity is part of the UK's central government public authority. The procurement is currently under the planning stage with a tender period deadline set for 16th November 2026, and contracts awarded from 11th January 2027. The contract is structured under an open procedure and may include up to 12 lots, which are still to be finalised.

This procurement opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in educational resources and curriculum development. Companies capable of delivering high-quality teaching materials and those with expertise in curriculum alignment are well-suited to participate, especially given the project's requirement for quality assurance and collaborative development. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, offering diverse businesses the chance to secure long-term contracts, with potential extensions based on performance and ongoing requirements. This presents a robust opportunity for businesses to contribute to educational improvement while fostering growth through collaboration with a central government agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of partners to work with Oak to further develop and enhance full curriculum packages

Notice Description

Oak National Academy intend to procure a number of suppliers to deliver enhancement to existing full curriculum packages across a range of subject for KS1, 2 and 3. Full curriculum packages include curriculum sequences and supporting teaching resources. These will need to be aligned to relevant statutory frameworks including upcoming changes to the national curriculum programmes of study to be published by the DfE. Suppliers will also be responsible for ensuring quality assurance and working collaboratively with Oak to refine and deliver the final outputs. The structure of the procurement has not yet been finalised, although we anticipate this could be structured under a lot format with up to 12 lots, to be confirmed, across a range of subjects, again to be confirmed

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two extensions available. Breakdown: 1 + 1 (one extension period with the possibility of another extension period to 2030). Subject to performance and continued business need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c542
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063680-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

80200000 - Secondary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20265 months to go
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 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
OAK NATIONAL ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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