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title: "W5023 The provision of The School Improvement Service, The Quality Assurance Service and The Moderation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b0b"
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# W5023 The provision of The School Improvement Service, The Quality Assurance Service and The Moderation Service

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b0b

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## Summary

Walsall Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a School Improvement Service, Quality Assurance Service for alternative provision, and a Moderation Service. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and is located in the UKG38 region, UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procurement method. Key dates to note include the tender period ending on 12th June 2026, and the award period concluding on 28th July 2026. The contract is valued at £1,250,000 gross, with a contract period starting from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, and the potential for renewal. The Council seeks to fulfil statutory duties related to educational performance and safeguarding through this procurement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education and quality assurance sectors to collaborate with a prominent local authority. Given the contract's focus on educational improvement and statutory services, it is particularly well-suited for SMEs or VCSEs with a robust track record in education services. The emphasis on quality, accounting for 70% of the award criteria, suggests that organisations with experience and innovative solutions for educational enhancement and assurance will find a competitive edge. The extended timeframe and possibility for renewal allow for substantial business growth and long-term partnerships.

## Notice

The council is looking to procure one provider to deliver a school improvement service, a quality assurance service for alternative provision and a moderation service provision. The Moderation Service is a statutory service under The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) Order 2003, which was made pursuant to section 87 of the Education Act 2002. The Moderation Service therefore plays a central role in enabling the Council to fulfil its statutory duties to oversee performance, secure improvement, assure safeguarding practice, and ensure the accuracy of statutory assessment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 periods of up to 12 months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045381-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2031-04-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG38 Walsall |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 13:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045381-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045381-2026
  18th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/walsallcouncil/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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