W5023 The provision of The School Improvement Service, The Quality Assurance Service and The Moderation Service
Description: 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.
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.