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Education & training in South East
Public sector contract notices in education & training covering South East, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder.
Education & training notices in South East
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National Centre for Arts and Music Education
The Department for Education is seeking a delivery partner to establish and operate a National Centre for Arts and Music Education by September 2026. The centre will work across national, regional and local levels to strengthen arts provision in schools, aligned with upcoming curriculum reforms.
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Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR)
NHS England is looking for a provider to deliver the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Public Health Practitioner Development Programme (UKPHR). The contract is for 15 months initially, with optional two-year extensions, paid on activity volumes with no guaranteed spend.
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Youth Engagement Programme
Abri seeks high-quality youth engagement providers for young people aged 13-18 across South, South-East, South-West regions and potentially London. The programme delivers structured activities focused on wellbeing, life skills, employability, and diversion from negative behaviours.
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Provision of Positive Behaviour Model Training
Hampshire County Council needs a training provider to deliver positive behaviour model training to staff across ten children's residential homes (nine open homes and one secure home). The provider must train approximately 230 current staff, new starters throughout the contract, and deliver refresher training, with expertise in trauma-informed practice and safe physical intervention.
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Provision of Non - Medical Help Services
The University of Portsmouth needs a DfE-registered provider to deliver non-medical help services across all four DSA bands for its disabled and neurodivergent students. The university has over 5,700 students requiring support and is seeking a partner with capacity and expertise to meet growing demand.
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715630453- ITT- Tier 2 Oil Spill Response for the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth
The Ministry of Defence needs a 24/7 oil spill response service provider for Portsmouth Dockyard to handle Tier 2 incidents. The service must comply with the Merchant Shipping (Oil Pollution) Regulations and Maritime and Coastguard Agency requirements.
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RFA Ship handling (Manned Model) Courses
The Ministry of Defence needs to deliver manned model ship handling courses to senior RFA deck officers. The training focuses on developing vessel handling skills with emphasis on slow speed control and understanding large ship behaviour.
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Provision of Education and Associated Transport for Pupils who have been Permanently Excluded, including a cohort with Education Health Care Plans
Bracknell Forest Council needs 15 block placements for permanently excluded pupils and those with Education Health Care Plans. The provider must deliver full curriculum, manage student outcomes, and arrange all transport to and from home.
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3x Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship ST1502
Milton Keynes City Council wants to commission 3 places on a Level 6 Teacher Undergraduate Apprenticeship (standard ST1502). You'll deliver the apprenticeship training and support.
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School Admission Appeals
Milton Keynes City Council needs a supplier to run its school admissions appeals hearing service, handling the full process from coordinating independent panels to maintaining records and statutory reporting. The work must comply with the School Admission Appeals Code 2022.
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Provision of Groom Support
The Army needs specialist equine staff to manage Military Working Horses across five UK barracks and training locations. Work covers daily husbandry, training, exercise, veterinary liaison, farrier support, ceremonial preparation, and travelling groom duties, seven days a week.
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Learner Find and Virtual Learning Platform
City of Sunderland College is seeking a three-lot solution: two lots for learner recruitment services targeting adults in the North East and across England for Level 2 programmes, and one lot for a virtual learning platform to deliver Adult Skills Fund-funded courses. The platform must support delivery, engagement and achievement tracking.
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Provision of Intelligence Reconnaissance Operator Flying Training
The MOD is sourcing specialist training provision for Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance operators. Full details are available on the Defence Sourcing Portal.
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C26020 - Animal Rescue Training
Kent Fire and Rescue Service wants a supplier to deliver animal rescue training, covering large animal rescue and handling dogs, in line with National Operational Guidance. The training must support operational competence at incidents.
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202604 - Stay Safe Days
Hart District Council wants an interactive drug and exploitation awareness programme to deliver to secondary school pupils in Years 7–10. The programme should cover exploitation risks and how students can respond to and report potential threats.
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T1014JO
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust wants to commission a Masters degree in Minor Injury and Minor Illness. The notice gives no detail on student numbers, duration, or delivery method.
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Kent Test (11+) Examination Services
Kent County Council wants a provider to run the annual 11+ entrance exam for grammar school selection across the county. This covers test design, production of papers and answer sheets, marking and standardisation software, and support for council staff.
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Made Smarter Leadership Training Programme
Surrey County Council wants a training provider to design and deliver a leadership development programme for organisations in the Made Smarter South East Programme. The course runs for approximately 6 months until March 2027.
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Skills Bootcamp Lot 2 Agri-Food Reopen
Kent County Council is reopening Lot 2 of its Skills Bootcamp framework to deliver agri-food training for adults aged 19+. Courses must run between September 2026 and March 2027, with potential continuation in following years subject to performance and funding.
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Adults Skills Qualifications - Lots 1-3
Isle of Wight Council wants providers to deliver regulated qualifications for adults, split across classroom delivery, distance learning, and level 3 courses for jobs.
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Specialist Dyslexia Assessment and Coaching Service
NHS England needs diagnostic dyslexia assessment and specialist coaching for doctors and dentists in training across London, Kent, Surrey and Sussex. This is a continuation of an existing service.
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EDC_5249_Employability Programme
Ebbsfleet Development Corporation wants a supplier to run Aspire – The Skills Accelerator Programme, a targeted intervention to help local residents find work. The contract is worth £66,666.
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Adult Skills Fund 2026/27 - Construction Training Subcontracting Opportunity
Activate Learning wants a construction training provider to deliver adult skills courses at Guildford College campus from November 2026 to July 2027. Learners are adults aged 19+ and delivery is face-to-face on site.
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SESLIP DPS
Kent County Council is opening a dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for freelance consultants to support South East local authorities' children's services improvement work. Consultants will be called on ad hoc to help with peer challenge, data analysis, leadership development, and practice improvement across the region.
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Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework - Lots 24 & 25
Portsmouth City Council is adding two new lots to its Solent Skills Bootcamp Framework to deliver construction-focused training at Levels 2–5. Lot 24 covers construction entry-level skills (60+ GLH, up to 16 weeks) including CSCS Green Card and Health & Safety; Lot 25 details are incomplete in the notice.