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AfC Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Services (SENDIASS)
Achieving for Children needs to deliver impartial advice and support services for families with special educational needs and disabilities in Kingston and Richmond. The service covers understanding education reports, attending meetings, benefits advice, transition planning, and signposting to local support.
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ACE 1122 ITQ - 'Artsmark 25 Young People Commissioners' Project Partner
Arts Council England want someone to manage a young person-led commissioning project for Artsmark's 25th anniversary in 2026/27. The work involves recruiting young commissioners, supporting them to commission an artist, and overseeing creation of new Artsmark Award materials including a new certificate design.
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School Presenter Services Tender
Historic Royal Palaces wants to contract school presenter services across its six sites. The service includes costumed, presenter-led sessions, digital learning, teacher training, and community activities linked to the palaces' stories.
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Safeguarding in Education (Child Protection) Training Standing List - 2026 Reopen
Leicestershire County Council is reopening its standing list for training providers to deliver child protection and safeguarding awareness training to schools across the county. This is an open call for new providers to join the approved list.
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Gloucestershire County Council Supported Accommodation at Trevone House
Gloucestershire County Council wants an Ofsted-regulated provider to run supported accommodation for up to 19 young people aged 16 and over at Trevone House. The service will help residents develop independence, practical life skills and prepare for independent living.
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Skills Bootcamp - HGV & PCV Driver Training Programme
South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority wants to commission HGV and PCV driver training as a Skills Bootcamp programme. Design, development and delivery of the courses is included.
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Flexible Framework for the Provision of Education Services
North Lanarkshire Council is establishing a flexible framework agreement for education services to support schools and the Education and Families Service. The framework will run for 4 years from May 2027 with a maximum value of GBP 16,000,000.
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Flexible Lifelong Learning
Cardiff University is establishing a new Institute for Flexible Lifelong Learning and needs an Online Programme Management (OPM) partner to develop, launch and manage a portfolio of fully online postgraduate programmes. First programmes to recruit from Spring/Summer 2027.
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council Local Economic Partnership Leadership and Management Programme
The ABC Local Economic Partnership is seeking a provider to deliver a Leadership and Management programme for micro, small, and social enterprise leaders in the Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon area. The programme supports business growth as part of a wider £4.509m DfE-funded economic intervention.
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Tender for the Provision of Fluoride Varnish in Hartlepool Schools
Hartlepool Borough Council wants a dental provider to run a pilot fluoride varnish scheme in around 10 primary schools. The provider will handle parent engagement, consent, medical history collection, and delivery of the fluoride varnish treatments.
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The Provision of SNCO Engineering Foundation Degree Scheme Runn
The Ministry of Defence wants a provider to deliver an accredited Engineering Management Foundation Degree (EM FdSC) using Accredited Prior Learning for senior non-commissioned engineering staff. The degree is aimed at developing management capability within the engineering profession.
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Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop the Social Supermarket Network and Deliver a Community Growing and Food Skills Programme Supported by PEACEPLUS
Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council wants a service provider to set up a coordinated network across multiple social supermarkets and deliver a community growing and food skills programme. The work covers developing a sustainable food supply chain and running practical activities on nutrition, cooking, growing food, and shared meals across five locations.
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BLC0307 - National Framework for Police Initial Entry Routes, Accreditation and Apprenticeships
BlueLight Commercial is establishing a national framework to deliver police initial entry training, including degree apprenticeships and graduate entry programmes for police forces in England and Wales. The framework also covers accreditation services and other apprenticeships.
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Outsourced Qualification Delivery Services
Sanctuary Housing Association wants a delivery partner to run vocational and professional qualifications assessment and delivery across their care, housing and business operations. The supplier will manage learner administration, quality assurance, and may take on existing assessors under TUPE.
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SEND Mediation and Disagreement Resolution Service (MDRS)
Cheshire East Council wants a mediation and disagreement resolution service for families with children in the SEND system, covering disputes about education, health, and care assessments and plans. The service must offer mediation as an alternative to tribunal hearings and help resolve other SEN-related disagreements.
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Aspire - The Skills Accelerator 3-year programme
The Ebbsfleet Development Corporation wants a supplier to coordinate a 3-year programme delivering work experience and employment support for young people. The role involves bringing together local partners and specialist providers already active in the area.
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Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme
Maiden Erlegh Trust wants a partner to supply around 9,000 Chromebooks and run a mobile device programme across their 10 schools (4,904 pupils total) over 5 years. The supplier will need to work collaboratively with the trust and manage the programme alongside equipment delivery.
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Provision of a School Improvement Partner
London Borough of Waltham Forest needs a School Improvement Partner to support maintained schools in the borough and help deliver the Education Strategy 2025-2028. The service runs for one year from April 2027, with optional extensions to March 2032.
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West Northamptonshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Coordination and Delivery Service 2027
West Northamptonshire Council wants a lead provider to coordinate and manage the Holiday Activities and Food programme across the area. The successful bidder will plan delivery, manage a network of partners, recruit activity providers, and ensure quality during Easter, summer and winter holidays.
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Supply & Delivery of various City & Guilds Training Courses & Certification
Bedford Borough Council wants to buy delivery of various City & Guilds training courses and certification. The value is £11,500.
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Training First Aid at Work
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust wants to procure First Aid at Work training for staff across Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. The contract runs to November 2026.
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Lone Worker Safety and Protection
Procurement for Housing is establishing a multi-supplier framework for lone worker protection solutions. Suppliers can offer technologies and services to help lone workers feel safe whilst on business.
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Framework Agreement - Standards and Frameworks
Skills Development Scotland seeks suppliers to develop occupational standards and frameworks for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The work is delivered through a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework agreement.
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Swiftwater and Flood Boat Rescue Operator Training
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue needs a training provider to deliver swiftwater and flood rescue boat operator courses to their firefighters. Training covers initial qualification, annual CPD, and periodic reassessment, all to DEFRA Module 4 and NFCC Fire and Rescue Service Rescue Boat Code standards.
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Provision of partner status to providers of Early Learning and Childcare - Dynamic Purchasing System
Clackmannanshire Council is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System to appoint partner providers of early learning and childcare services for entitled children. Providers can apply to join the framework and deliver statutory pre-school services.