--- title: "School Improvement and Governance Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069009.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST" published: "2026-05-01" --- # School Improvement and Governance Service Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069009.json) ## Summary The London Borough of Waltham Forest is currently in the planning stage of recommissioning its School Improvement Partner Service, with plans set to be implemented from 1st April 2027. This process is being organised from the borough’s town hall in London, United Kingdom. The aim is to deliver a high-quality service that ensures all maintained schools, including specialist and referral units, maintain good or better standards. The procurement is categorised under education and training services and is above the threshold value, with a gross amount of £1,689,720. An initial market engagement phase is currently underway, and the council is seeking feedback from providers by 15th May 2026. The procurement process is being managed via the London Tenders Portal, and interested parties can anticipate a full tender notice by 15th June 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, especially those capable of delivering school improvement and governance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as there is specific suitability for these types of organisations. The successful provider will need to deliver improvement services across the borough, fostering collaboration and innovation, making it an attractive proposition for companies looking to broaden their portfolio within the educational sector. Engaging with this tender could lead to long-term partnerships, as the contract is eligible for renewal up to 2032, opening doors for sustained business growth. ## Notice The London Borough of Waltham Forest is preparing to recommission its School Improvement Partner from 1st April 2027. This service will be to support schools in-borough to continue to be good or better. The provider will need to be able to deliver a suitably matched school improvement partner for all London Borough of Waltham Forest maintained schools including the specialist SEMH School and the Local Authority Pupil Referral Unit; deliver SEND improvement work, SATS moderation and monitoring and develop cluster-based working across the local area. Thank you for taking the time to complete this Market Engagement Questionnaire. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking early feedback from potential providers to help shape our approach to the future commissioning of a School Improvement Partner (SIP). Your responses will support the Council to understand market capacity and capability, explore delivery models, and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration. The information you provide will be used for planning purposes only and will help inform the development of the service specification and procurement documentation. This is not a formal tender process, but an opportunity to contribute to the development of a high-quality service. The deadline for completed responses to be submitted via the London Tenders Portal is 12 noon Friday 15th May. ### Planning Information The London Borough of Waltham Forest is preparing to recommission its School Improvement Partner Thank you for taking the time to complete this Market Engagement Questionnaire. The London Borough of Waltham Forest is seeking early feedback from potential providers to help shape our approach to the future commissioning of a School Improvement Partner (SIP). Your responses will support the Council to understand market capacity and capability, explore delivery models, and identify opportunities for innovation and collaboration. The information you provide will be used for planning purposes only and will help inform the development of the service specification and procurement documentation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,351,776 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E17 4JF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East | | ITL 3 | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | | Local authority | Waltham Forest | | Electoral ward | Chapel End | | Westminster constituency | Walthamstow | | Delivery location | TLI53 Redbridge and Waltham Forest | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 1 May 2026 at 09:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040370-2026 1st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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