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title: "The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0612e1"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0612e1

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is inviting tenders for 'The Seren Academy National Delivery Programme', a project aimed at fostering the potential of high-achieving learners in Wales. This procurement process falls under the education and training services category with delivery centred in the UK. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, which commenced on 6th March 2026, with submissions closing on 31st March 2026. The Welsh Government aims to appoint a contractor to manage a hybrid programme of learning and activities for learners, with the contract expected to start in August 2026. Interested parties should note the enquiry period ends on 24th March 2026, and the final award date is projected for 10th June 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering complex educational programmes. Enterprises that are small and medium-sized (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, and the procurement process follows an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of potential suppliers. With a gross contract value of £10.08 million and renewable options extending up to three more years, this is an attractive opportunity for organisations aiming to expand their educational service offerings and footprint within Wales.

## Notice

The Seren Academy supports the brightest learners in Wales from Year 7 to Year 13, regardless of socioeconomic background, to have the ambition, capability and curiosity to fulfil their potential and excel in their future educational goals at the highest level.Seren is committed to a learner-centred approach, providing our brightest learners with a comprehensive hybrid programme designed to foster super-curricular engagement and cultivate independent thought, as well as the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for their future success.The programme provides extra-curricular activities for the four areas of learning: Humanities, Literacy, Languages and Communication, Mathematics and Numeracy, Science and Technology for our pre 16 learners with the addition of social sciences for post 16. The client aims to appoint a delivery contractor to employ the delivery team and deliver a hybrid programme of information and guidance and academic challenge for our Seren learners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a further three [3] years in 12-monthly increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020357-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,400,000 |
| Lots value | £8,400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 12:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020357-2026
- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:14 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020357-2026
  6th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008414-2026
  30th January 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://gov.wales
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.html
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/home.htmlitt_123573-C281/2025/2026SerenAcademyNationalDeliveryProgramme
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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