--- title: "CA18386 - Nova Education Trust Tender for the Provision of Inclusion Centres and Behaviour Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Nova Trust" published: "2026-08-26" --- # CA18386 - Nova Education Trust Tender for the Provision of Inclusion Centres and Behaviour Services Buyer: Nova Trust Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd35ce10-d524-4bcf-8108-2b5ddf8c0b65.json) ## Summary Nova Trust, also referred to as Nova Education Trust, is procuring an Inclusion Centre and behaviour service for its family of schools. The requirement is for a provider to deliver, manage and continuously develop services across one or more schools. The work combines targeted intervention, behaviour support, pastoral support and reintegration programmes for pupils at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion, disengagement from education, poor attendance or other barriers to learning. It is an education and pupil-support service, classified primarily as health and social work services (CPV 85000000), with education and training also included. Delivery is associated with the Trust’s schools, with a strong presence in the East Midlands and coverage across the United Kingdom. The process reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Bids were due by 28 September 2026 at 10:00 BST. The contract is planned to run from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029. Its estimated total value is £9,600,000 including the stated currency of GBP. Suppliers may provide the service across one or more schools within the Trust, rather than necessarily covering the entire school family. The opportunity is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The requirement is framed as a compliant, scalable and outcome-focused service, so bidders should address delivery, management, development and the support outcomes expected for pupils facing exclusion, disengagement, attendance and other learning barriers. This opportunity suits organisations experienced in inclusion, alternative provision, pupil behaviour, pastoral care and education support. Strong candidates are likely to have qualified staff able to deliver targeted interventions, manage behaviour-support work, provide pastoral support and design practical reintegration programmes. Relevant experience with pupils at risk of suspension or permanent exclusion, poor attendance, disengagement from education or other barriers to learning will be directly applicable. Providers should be able to operate across multiple school settings and demonstrate a scalable service model, consistent management and continuous improvement. The requirement is suitable for SMEs, creating scope for specialist education, youth-support, social-care or behavioural-service providers, including those able to work in partnership across schools. The service is intended to produce clear, outcome-focused support for pupils and schools. ## Notice Nova Education Trust is a forward-thinking multi-academy trust committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes across its family of Trusts. With a strong presence in the East Midlands, the Trust is driven by a shared vision to create transformational teaching and learning experiences that empower every young learner to thrive. Nova Education Trust is seeking to establish a compliant, scalable and outcome-focused Inclusion Centre service across its family of schools. The Trust is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced provider to deliver, manage and continuously develop Inclusion Centre services across one or more schools within the Trust. The service will provide targeted intervention, behaviour support, pastoral support and reintegration programmes for pupils who are at risk of suspension, permanent exclusion, disengagement from education, poor attendance or other barriers to learning. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18386. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18386 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450eef92-9734-4e16-aaf9-9fbc0bb0582f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Nova Trust | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Postcode area | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2TU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Aug 2026 at 14:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450eef92-9734-4e16-aaf9-9fbc0bb0582f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/450eef92-9734-4e16-aaf9-9fbc0bb0582f 26th August 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://suppliers.multiquote.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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