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title: "School Admission Appeals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a012"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# School Admission Appeals

Buyer: MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a012

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## Summary

Milton Keynes City Council is conducting a tender process seeking a supplier to deliver a school admissions appeals hearing service. This procurement is part of their statutory duty to comply with the School Admissions Code 2021 and the School Admission Appeals Code 2022. The tender titled "School Admission Appeals" falls under the categories of administration, legal, and education services and pertains to the geographic region of Milton Keynes in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the tender stage, with an open competition method specifically designed to remain below certain monetary thresholds. Potential suppliers should take note of the tender deadline on 15th June 2026, with all enquiries closing by 4th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specializing in administrative and legal services, as well as those experienced in handling educational appeals. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance a company's portfolio by providing a platform to work closely with municipal bodies such as Milton Keynes City Council and demonstrate efficiency and compliance in a public sector environment. Businesses with experience in navigating educational, legal, or governmental frameworks would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the long contract period from October 2026 to March 2031 offers a sustained option for revenue and community impact.

## Notice

Under the School Admissions Code 2021 and the School Admission Appeals Code 2022, all admission authorities must offer parents and carers the right to appeal when a school place application has been refused. Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC), as the admission authority for community and voluntary controlled schools within the city, has a statutory duty to ensure that the appeals process is administered in full compliance with these requirements. MKCC must provide an impartial, efficient, and legally compliant appeals service, supporting parents and guardians through the process, coordinating appeal hearings, and ensuring that independent appeal panels are convened in accordance with statutory guidance. The service must also maintain accurate records and supply information required for statutory reporting and for responding to Freedom of Information and Subject Access Requests. Milton Keynes City Council (MKCC) is seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver a school admissions appeals hearing service in full compliance with the School Admission Appeals Code 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047430-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | MILTON KEYNES CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK9 3EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services
- 79100000 - Legal services
- 79111000 - Legal advisory services
- 79112000 - Legal representation services
- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 17:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047430-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047430-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/milton-keynes/PleasereviewITTdocumentsonIn-tendlinkabove
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.milton-keynes.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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