Scope
Description
The Trust is looking to award a contract to Learning Unleashed Ltd t/a Global Schools Alliance, to facilitate a strategic international school partnership and student exchange programme with a specific partner institution in China.
The service encompasses the logistical management, curriculum alignment, and safety oversight required to provide students with a global perspective, broadening their horizons through direct cultural immersion and collaborative learning.
The provider will be expected to:
Facilitate Communication: Provide a secure platform or framework for sustained interaction between students and staff.
Curriculum Integration: Assist in developing collaborative projects that allow students to share cultural insights and academic work.
Safety and Compliance: Ensure all international links meet UK safeguarding standards and data protection (UK GDPR) requirements.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £936,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
9 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 22 January 2026
- 10 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2031
- Possible extension to 1 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
An additional 24 months extension to be available should the schools still be engaging in this exchange program
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63516000 - Travel management services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
LEARNING UNLEASHED LTD
- Companies House: 13258942
62 Hope Street
Liverpool
L1 9BZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
- Companies House: 6995649
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPC-4729-RHHL
Potovens Lane
Wakefield
WF1 2PF
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@outwood.com
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government