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PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITY

Curriculum and Non-Curriculum Services

AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 17:21.

Opportunity overview

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY ADVERT Curriculum and Non-Curriculum Services Open Framework Agreement ITT Reference: AST 2026-140 Avanti Schools Trust ("AST") is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified, experienced and innovative providers to join a new Open Framework Agreement for the provision of curriculum and non-curriculum services across its family of schools and the wider education sector. This is a significant opportunity to partner with a forward-thinking multi-academy trust and gain access to a broad range of education and public sector clients through a compliant, flexible and accessible procurement framework. Scope of Services Suppliers are invited to apply for one or more of the following Lots: • Lot 1 Curriculum Services Provision of education-focused services such as curriculum development, school improvement support, CPD, training, enrichment programmes, assessment support, Spirituality and or faith development and specialist advisory services. • Lot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management. • Lot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery. • Lot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, purchasing, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services. Framework Overview The framework will operate as an Open Framework in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, allowing suppliers to be appointed at key intervals and ensuring continued competition and innovation. It will be available for use by: Avanti Schools Trust and its schools; Multi academy trusts and academies; Local authorities and maintained schools; Further and higher education institutions. There is no guarantee of work; however, suppliers appointed to the framework will have the opportunity to be awarded contracts through direct award or further competition. Key Benefits for Suppliers Access to a wide and growing customer base across the education sector. Opportunity to deliver services to both AST and external contracting authorities; Participation in a compliant, well-governed and professionally managed framework; Fair and transparent call-off processes; Ability to showcase innovation, quality and social value delivery. Our Expectations AST is seeking suppliers that can demonstrate: Quality service delivery and sector expertise; Strong safeguarding awareness and compliance; Commitment to value for money and continuous improvement Ability to deliver measurable outcomes and performance; Positive contributions to social value, sustainability and community impact. How to Participate Organisations wishing to register an interest in tendering should go to https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home to express their interest. You will also be able view and respond to the ITT at the same time, view other attached documents and send questions and queries via the messaging system within the website. All communications regarding this tender must be via this messaging system. ITT Reference number: AST 2026-140: Curriculum and Non- Curriculum Services If you need any assistance using the e-tendering website please call or email: support@in-tend.com or call Support Phone Number: +44 (0)114 407 0065. All communication and questions must be via the https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home website. All communication must be via the https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home website or via Mitul Patel or Syed Haujee at procurement@avanti.org.uk. The deadline for the ITT is 15th July 2026, 15.00 hours (3pm)

Classification

  • CPV39715000 — Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
  • CPV45262700 — Building alteration work
  • CPV66171000 — Financial consultancy services
  • CPV72222300 — Information technology services
  • CPV72224000 — Project management consultancy services
  • CPV72500000 — Computer-related services
  • CPV72600000 — Computer support and consultancy services
  • CPV75121000 — Administrative educational services
  • CPV79993000 — Building and facilities management services
  • CPV79994000 — Contract administration services
  • CPV80000000 — Education and training services

Lots

  • Curriculum Services£100m · Including VAT
  • FM & Estates Services£100m · Including VAT
  • IT Support & Related Services£100m · Including VAT
  • General Administration & Consultancy Services£100m · Including VAT

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
AST 2026-140
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Covered By

GPA

Participation Fees

Entry 1
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-069ddb

Type

win

Relative Value

Proportion
0.01
Monetary Value
award

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
open
Buyer Categories
This procurement is carried out by AST for its own use and for use by eligible contracting authorities, including: Academies, maintained schools and multi-academy trusts, Local authorities Further and higher education institutions, Other public sector bodies AST shall act as framework administrator only and shall not be liable for: The award, management or performance of any Call-Off Contract by other contracting authorities; or Any acts or omissions of such authorities
Description
d) Call‑Off Award Methods i) Call‑Off Contracts may be awarded by AST using one of the following methods, in accordance with applicable procurement law and the Framework Agreement: (1) Direct Award, where permitted by the procurement documents and where the terms of the requirement are sufficiently defined; and/or (2) Further Competition (Mini‑Competition) between all capable Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot. ii) 4.2 AST shall determine the appropriate award method on a call‑off‑by‑call‑off basis. iii) Direct award shall only be used where all core terms (including price and service scope) are sufficiently defined and an objective selection methodology (including [pricing hierarchy / rotation / ranking]) is applied e) Call‑Off Procedure i) For each Call‑Off Contract, AST shall issue a Call‑Off Order Form setting out, as a minimum: (1) the participating schools/sites; (2) a description of the Services; (3) the Call‑Off term; (4) pricing and charging mechanism; (5) applicable KPIs and Service Levels; (6) safeguarding, data protection and insurance requirements; and (7) any Call‑Off specific special term that as a minimum has an awarded of between 40% Quality and 60% Commercial and 90% Quality and 10% Commercial. ii) 5.2 A Call‑Off Contract shall only be formed once: (1) the Call‑Off Order Form has been completed; and (2) it has been signed by authorised representatives of both AST (or the relevant school) and the Supplier. f) Further Competition Rules i) Where AST runs a further competition, it shall: (1) invite all Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot who are capable of delivering the requirement; (2) specify the award criteria, weightings and submission requirements; and (3) allow a reasonable time for submission of tenders. ii) Call‑Off Contracts awarded following a further competition shall be awarded on the basis of the stated award criteria, which may include quality, price and social value considerations. For the avoidance of doubt, the award criteria used in any Further Competition shall be based on, and shall not substantially depart from, the award criteria used to establish the Framework Agreement, save that such criteria may be refined or supplemented to reflect the specific requirements of the Call-Off Contract, in accordance with section 46 of the Procurement Act 2023
Open Framework Scheme End Date
9 Sept 2034, 23:59

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
15 Jul 2026, 15:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 Jul 2026, 17:00

Expected award period

Ends
10 Aug 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
Added further information to Scope for clarity. No changes in Lots or tender content.
Id
056968-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Curriculum Services
Description
2) Schedule 2. Lot 1 - Curriculum Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 1. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 1. c) Curriculum design, development and review services i) Subject-specific consultancy and improvement support ii) Teacher/leader professional development (CPD), coaching and training iii) Educational delivery support (e.g., tutoring, enrichment programmes) where permitted and specified iv) Assessment and examinations support, moderation and quality assurance v) Special educational needs and inclusion support services (advisory) vi) Educational audits, evaluations and reports vii) Any other educational services agreed within the call-off scope d) Exclusions (unless expressly permitted in a Call-Off Contract and compliant with applicable law): i) the direct employment or supply of agency workers, teachers or temporary staff under the supervision, direction or control of AST; ii) the provision of services which constitute staff augmentation or labour-only supply; iii) regulated activity without all required safeguarding and vetting checks; iv) services requiring statutory appointments unless expressly agreed and legally permissible. Services under Lot 1 must be outcome-based and delivered as a managed service or consultancy arrangement, and must not amount to a contract for the supply of staff. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out. Bidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AWARD CRITERIA
Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Sept 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
FM & Estates Services
Description
3) Schedule 3. Lot 2: FM & Estates Services, a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 2. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form 2.4.1. Hard FM & Compliance Services 2.4.2. Soft FM Services 2.4.3. Estates Management & Professional Services 2.4.4. Projects, Minor Works & Capital Support 2.4.5. Energy, Sustainability & Environmental Services 2.4.6. Security, Transport & Specialist Services 2.4.7. Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation Services 2.5. General Service Requirements (All Providers) 2.5.1. All services must: 2.5.1.1. Be delivered in occupied school environments 2.5.2. Be child‑centred, safeguarding‑aware and DBS‑compliant 2.5.3. Minimise disruption to education and comply with: 2.5.3.1. Statutory and regulatory requirements 2.5.3.2. DfE, ESFA, HSE, Ofsted and Building Safety expectations 2.5.3.3. Integrate with Trust policies, values and safeguarding culture 2.5.4. Support the Trust's environmental sustainability and social value ambitions. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out. Bidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AWARD CRITERIA
Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Sept 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
IT Support & Related Services
Description
4) Schedule 4. Lot 3: IT Support & Related Services a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 3. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form b) IT Services: i) the provision of IT professional support & services, ii) consultancy, iii) managed services, iv) project managers, v) specialists and technical services vi) Any other educational IT services & supplies agreed within the call-off scope c) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 3. d) Exclusions (unless expressly included in a Call-Off): direct employment/agency supply of teaching staff; regulated activity without required vetting; services requiring statutory appointment unless agreed and legally permissible Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out. Bidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AWARD CRITERIA
Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Sept 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
General Administration & Consultancy Services
Description
5) Schedule 5. Lot 4: General Administration & Consultancy a) This Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 4. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form i) Financial Consultancy & Advisory Services ii) ESFA & Regulatory Support iii) Specialist Financial Support iv) Purchasing & Commercial Services v) Commercial Advisory vi) Contract & Supplier Management Services vii) Administrative & Operational Support Services viii) Operational Support ix) Interim and Resource Support x) Strategic, Tactical & Transformation Support xi) Project & Programme Support xii) Mobilisation, Reporting & Governance xiii) Safeguarding, DBS & Conduct xiv) Social Value, Sustainability & EDI b) For the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 4. c) Any other non-curriculum services agreed within the call-off scope d) Lot 4 may involve access to sensitive systems or premises; security requirements must be specified in the Call-Off Order Form. Please see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
100,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out. Bidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
AWARD CRITERIA
Description
Award Criteria Offers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender Evaluation will be based on: Quality / Technical Merit Commercial / Price Evaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission: 80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award Where Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges: Between 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial AST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.

Suitability

Sme
Yes
Vcse
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Sept 2026, 00:00
Ends
8 Sept 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
8 Sept 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme. Forms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
75121000
Description
Administrative educational services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
80000000
Description
Education and training services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
39715000
Description
Water heaters and heating for buildings; plumbing equipment
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262700
Description
Building alteration work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
79993000
Description
Building and facilities management services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72222300
Description
Information technology services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72500000
Description
Computer-related services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72600000
Description
Computer support and consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
66171000
Description
Financial consultancy services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
72224000
Description
Project management consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
75121000
Description
Administrative educational services
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
79994000
Description
Contract administration services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
technicalSpecifications
Entry 3
Id
L-2
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Entry 4
Id
056968-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
17 Jun 2026, 10:31
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Id
GB-COH-07506598

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
07506598

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PQBB-1459-CZBV

Address

Street Address
Avanti Schools Trust Ltd
Locality
Stanmore
Postal Code
HA7 2EQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI74

Contact

Telephone
0116 326 6813

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Stanmore · UKI74 · HA7 2EQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

5 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

5 VERSIONS
  1. 046558-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 046565-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  3. 046792-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·
  4. 054858-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
  5. 056968-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·