School Improvement and Governance Service
Description: 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 (read more...)
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.