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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.\nScope of Services\nSuppliers are invited to apply for one or more of the following Lots:\n•\tLot 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.\n•\tLot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management.\n•\tLot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery.\n•\tLot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, purchasing, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services.\nFramework Overview\nThe 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. \nIt 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. 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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. \nOur Expectations\nAST 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\nAbility to deliver measurable outcomes and performance; Positive contributions to social value, sustainability and community impact.\nHow to Participate\nOrganisations 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\nIf 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.\nAll 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. 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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.\nScope of Services\nSuppliers are invited to apply for one or more of the following Lots:\n•\tLot 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.\n•\tLot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management.\n•\tLot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery.\n•\tLot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, purchasing, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services.\nFramework Overview\nThe 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. \nIt 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.\nKey Benefits for Suppliers\nAccess 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. \nOur Expectations\nAST 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\nAbility to deliver measurable outcomes and performance; Positive contributions to social value, sustainability and community impact.\nHow to Participate\nOrganisations 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\nIf 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.\nAll 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. 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Suppliers may apply to join the Framework at defined intervals during its lifetime in accordance with the Open Framework provisions. \nScope of the Framework\nThe Framework is divided into four Lots:\nLot 1 - Curriculum Services\nProvision of educational consultancy and support services including, but not limited to:\n•\tSchool improvement, inspection readiness and performance support\n•\tCurriculum design, development and assessment frameworks\n•\tSpecialist subject consultancy (EYFS to KS5)\n•\tSEND, inclusion and wellbeing advisory services\n•\tLeadership development, governance and professional development programmes\n•\tTeaching, learning and assessment improvement\n•\tSafeguarding, compliance and statutory advisory support\n•\tPost‑16, careers and pathways consultancy\n•\tResearch, evaluation and impact measurement\nServices may be delivered at academy, cluster or trust‑wide level on a project, advisory or retained basis. \nLot 2 - Facilities Management & Estates Services\nProvision of integrated estates and facilities management services including:\n•\tHard FM and statutory compliance (e.g. mechanical & electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos)\n•\tSoft FM services (cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, catering support)\n•\tEstates strategy, surveying, professional and project management services\n•\tMinor works, refurbishments and capital project support\n•\tEnergy, sustainability and decarbonisation services\n•\tSecurity, transport and specialist site services\nAll services must be delivered in live school environments, meeting statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements. \nLot 3 - IT Support & Related Services\nProvision of IT, digital and technology services including:\n•\tIT strategy, governance and consultancy\n•\tManaged IT services and helpdesk support\n•\tCloud, infrastructure and hosting services\n•\tDevices, hardware, software and licensing\n•\tNetwork, telephony and connectivity solutions\n•\tCyber security and data protection services\n•\tDigital transformation and education technology\n•\tProject delivery, migrations and specialist technical support\nSuppliers must comply with UK GDPR, cyber security standards and education‑sector requirements. [Doc No. 5...on_D1_V0.1 | Word]\nLot 4 - General Administration & Consultancy Services\nProvision of financial, commercial, operational and strategic support services including:\n•\tFinancial advisory, budgeting and ESFA compliance\n•\tProcurement and commercial services (including regulated procurements)\n•\tContract and supplier management\n•\tAdministrative and operational support\n•\tInterim resource and capacity support\n•\tStrategy, transformation and organisational design\n•\tProject and programme management\nServices support governance, compliance, value for money and operational resilience.\nKey Features of the Framework\nOpen Framework: New suppliers may apply to join at defined intervals during the Framework term, subject to meeting published criteria. \nMulti‑Supplier Model: Multiple providers may be appointed per Lot, with no limit on supplier numbers. \nNo Guarantee of Volume: Appointment does not guarantee any level of spend or exclusivity. \nFlexible Call‑Off Mechanisms: Contracts may be awarded via:\nDirect award (where permitted)\nFurther competition (mini‑competition)\nMulti‑supplier or blended delivery models \nWide Accessibility: Available for use by AST and other eligible contracting authorities including schools, academies, MATs, local authorities and education institutions across England. \nDelivery and Quality Requirements\nSuppliers must:\n•\tDeliver services in accordance with public sector governance, safeguarding and statutory requirements\n•\tOperate within DfE, ESFA, Ofsted and relevant regulatory frameworks\n•\tProvide appropriately qualified and vetted personnel, including DBS checks where required\n•\tMaintain robust quality assurance, performance monitoring and reporting\n•\tComply with UK GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety obligations\n•\tDemonstrate commitment to social value, sustainability, and equality, diversity & inclusion \nFramework Objectives\nThe Framework aims to:\n•\tProvide flexible and efficient access to specialist services\n•\tEnable compliant procurement under the Procurement Act 2023\n•\tSupport school improvement, operational excellence and strategic development\n•\tEncourage SME participation and innovation\n•\tDeliver value for money and high‑quality outcomes across the education sector \nAdditional Information\nThe Framework will operate in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Open Frameworks), with periodic re‑opening to maintain competition and market access. \nCall‑off contracts will be formed between the appointed supplier and the contracting authority using standardised terms and agreed service specifications. \nThis notice relates to the establishment of an Open Framework Agreement and not the award of a specific contract." }, { "releaseID": "046565-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:51:19+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Avanti Schools Trust (\"AST\") is establishing an Open Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of a broad range of curriculum and non‑curriculum services to support schools, academies, multi‑academy trusts and other eligible contracting authorities across England.\nThe Framework is designed as a flexible, multi‑lot, multi‑supplier arrangement that enables access to high‑quality, value‑for‑money services across a range of operational, educational and professional disciplines. Suppliers may apply to join the Framework at defined intervals during its lifetime in accordance with the Open Framework provisions.\nScope of the Framework\nThe Framework is divided into four Lots:\nLot 1 - Curriculum Services\nProvision of educational consultancy and support services including, but not limited to:\n•\tSchool improvement, inspection readiness and performance support\n•\tCurriculum design, development and assessment frameworks\n•\tSpecialist subject consultancy (EYFS to KS5)\n•\tSEND, inclusion and wellbeing advisory services\n•\tLeadership development, governance and professional development programmes\n•\tTeaching, learning and assessment improvement\n•\tSafeguarding, compliance and statutory advisory support\n•\tPost‑16, careers and pathways consultancy\n•\tResearch, evaluation and impact measurement\nServices may be delivered at academy, cluster or trust‑wide level on a project, advisory or retained basis.\nLot 2 - Facilities Management & Estates Services\nProvision of integrated estates and facilities management services including:\n•\tHard FM and statutory compliance (e.g. mechanical & electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos)\n•\tSoft FM services (cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, catering support)\n•\tEstates strategy, surveying, professional and project management services\n•\tMinor works, refurbishments and capital project support\n•\tEnergy, sustainability and decarbonisation services\n•\tSecurity, transport and specialist site services\nAll services must be delivered in live school environments, meeting statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.\nLot 3 - IT Support & Related Services\nProvision of IT, digital and technology services including:\n•\tIT strategy, governance and consultancy\n•\tManaged IT services and helpdesk support\n•\tCloud, infrastructure and hosting services\n•\tDevices, hardware, software and licensing\n•\tNetwork, telephony and connectivity solutions\n•\tCyber security and data protection services\n•\tDigital transformation and education technology\n•\tProject delivery, migrations and specialist technical support\nSuppliers must comply with UK GDPR, cyber security standards and education‑sector requirements. \nLot 4 - General Administration & Consultancy Services\nProvision of financial, commercial, operational and strategic support services including:\n•\tFinancial advisory, budgeting and ESFA compliance\n•\tProcurement and commercial services (including regulated procurements)\n•\tContract and supplier management\n•\tAdministrative and operational support\n•\tInterim resource and capacity support\n•\tStrategy, transformation and organisational design\n•\tProject and programme management\nServices support governance, compliance, value for money and operational resilience.\nKey Features of the Framework\nOpen Framework: New suppliers may apply to join at defined intervals during the Framework term, subject to meeting published criteria.\nMulti‑Supplier Model: Multiple providers may be appointed per Lot, with no limit on supplier numbers.\nNo Guarantee of Volume: Appointment does not guarantee any level of spend or exclusivity.\nFlexible Call‑Off Mechanisms: Contracts may be awarded via:\nDirect award (where permitted)\nFurther competition (mini‑competition)\nMulti‑supplier or blended delivery models\nWide Accessibility: Available for use by AST and other eligible contracting authorities including schools, academies, MATs, local authorities and education institutions across England.\nDelivery and Quality Requirements\nSuppliers must:\n•\tDeliver services in accordance with public sector governance, safeguarding and statutory requirements\n•\tOperate within DfE, ESFA, Ofsted and relevant regulatory frameworks\n•\tProvide appropriately qualified and vetted personnel, including DBS checks where required\n•\tMaintain robust quality assurance, performance monitoring and reporting\n•\tComply with UK GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety obligations\n•\tDemonstrate commitment to social value, sustainability, and equality, diversity & inclusion\nFramework Objectives\nThe Framework aims to:\n•\tProvide flexible and efficient access to specialist services\n•\tEnable compliant procurement under the Procurement Act 2023\n•\tSupport school improvement, operational excellence and strategic development\n•\tEncourage SME participation and innovation\n•\tDeliver value for money and high‑quality outcomes across the education sector\nAdditional Information\nThe Framework will operate in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Open Frameworks), with periodic re‑opening to maintain competition and market access.\nCall‑off contracts will be formed between the appointed supplier and the contracting authority using standardised terms and agreed service specifications.\nThis notice relates to the establishment of an Open Framework Agreement and not the award of a specific contract." }, { "releaseID": "046792-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-21T09:43:23+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planningUpdate" ], "value": "Avanti Schools Trust (\"AST\") is establishing an Open Framework Agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 for the provision of a broad range of curriculum and non‑curriculum services to support schools, academies, multi‑academy trusts and other eligible contracting authorities across England.\nThe Framework is designed as a flexible, multi‑lot, multi‑supplier arrangement that enables access to high‑quality, value‑for‑money services across a range of operational, educational and professional disciplines. Suppliers may apply to join the Framework at defined intervals during its lifetime in accordance with the Open Framework provisions.\nScope of the Framework\nThe Framework is divided into four Lots:\nLot 1 - Curriculum Services\nProvision of educational consultancy and support services including, but not limited to:\n•\tSchool improvement, inspection readiness and performance support\n•\tCurriculum design, development and assessment frameworks\n•\tSpecialist subject consultancy (EYFS to KS5)\n•\tSEND, inclusion and wellbeing advisory services\n•\tLeadership development, governance and professional development programmes\n•\tTeaching, learning and assessment improvement\n•\tSafeguarding, compliance and statutory advisory support\n•\tPost‑16, careers and pathways consultancy\n•\tResearch, evaluation and impact measurement\nServices may be delivered at academy, cluster or trust‑wide level on a project, advisory or retained basis.\nLot 2 - Facilities Management & Estates Services\nProvision of integrated estates and facilities management services including:\n•\tHard FM and statutory compliance (e.g. mechanical & electrical, fire, water hygiene, asbestos)\n•\tSoft FM services (cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, catering support)\n•\tEstates strategy, surveying, professional and project management services\n•\tMinor works, refurbishments and capital project support\n•\tEnergy, sustainability and decarbonisation services\n•\tSecurity, transport and specialist site services\nAll services must be delivered in live school environments, meeting statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.\nLot 3 - IT Support & Related Services\nProvision of IT, digital and technology services including:\n•\tIT strategy, governance and consultancy\n•\tManaged IT services and helpdesk support\n•\tCloud, infrastructure and hosting services\n•\tDevices, hardware, software and licensing\n•\tNetwork, telephony and connectivity solutions\n•\tCyber security and data protection services\n•\tDigital transformation and education technology\n•\tProject delivery, migrations and specialist technical support\nSuppliers must comply with UK GDPR, cyber security standards and education‑sector requirements.\nLot 4 - General Administration & Consultancy Services\nProvision of financial, commercial, operational and strategic support services including:\n•\tFinancial advisory, budgeting and ESFA compliance\n•\tProcurement and commercial services (including regulated procurements)\n•\tContract and supplier management\n•\tAdministrative and operational support\n•\tInterim resource and capacity support\n•\tStrategy, transformation and organisational design\n•\tProject and programme management\nServices support governance, compliance, value for money and operational resilience.\nKey Features of the Framework\nOpen Framework: New suppliers may apply to join at defined intervals during the Framework term, subject to meeting published criteria.\nMulti‑Supplier Model: Multiple providers may be appointed per Lot, with no limit on supplier numbers.\nNo Guarantee of Volume: Appointment does not guarantee any level of spend or exclusivity.\nFlexible Call‑Off Mechanisms: Contracts may be awarded via:\nDirect award (where permitted)\nFurther competition (mini‑competition)\nMulti‑supplier or blended delivery models\nWide Accessibility: Available for use by AST and other eligible contracting authorities including schools, academies, MATs, local authorities and education institutions across England.\nDelivery and Quality Requirements\nSuppliers must:\n•\tDeliver services in accordance with public sector governance, safeguarding and statutory requirements\n•\tOperate within DfE, ESFA, Ofsted and relevant regulatory frameworks\n•\tProvide appropriately qualified and vetted personnel, including DBS checks where required\n•\tMaintain robust quality assurance, performance monitoring and reporting\n•\tComply with UK GDPR, safeguarding, and health & safety obligations\n•\tDemonstrate commitment to social value, sustainability, and equality, diversity & inclusion\nFramework Objectives\nThe Framework aims to:\n•\tProvide flexible and efficient access to specialist services\n•\tEnable compliant procurement under the Procurement Act 2023\n•\tSupport school improvement, operational excellence and strategic development\n•\tEncourage SME participation and innovation\n•\tDeliver value for money and high‑quality outcomes across the education sector\nAdditional Information\nThe Framework will operate in accordance with section 49 of the Procurement Act 2023 (Open Frameworks), with periodic re‑opening to maintain competition and market access.\nCall‑off contracts will be formed between the appointed supplier and the contracting authority using standardised terms and agreed service specifications.\nThis notice relates to the establishment of an Open Framework Agreement and not the award of a specific contract." }, { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "•\tLot 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.\n•\tLot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management.\n•\tLot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery.\n•\tLot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, procurement, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services." }, { "releaseID": "056968-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-17T10:31:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY ADVERT\nCurriculum and Non-Curriculum Services\nOpen Framework Agreement\nITT Reference: AST 2026-140\nAvanti 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.\nScope of Services\nSuppliers are invited to apply for one or more of the following Lots:\n•\tLot 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.\n•\tLot 2 FM and Estates Services Delivery of facilities management services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, compliance support and estates management.\n•\tLot 3 IT Support and Related Services Provision of IT support, managed services, consultancy, infrastructure support, technical advice and project delivery.\n•\tLot 4 General Administration and Consultancy Services Provision of financial, operational, purchasing, governance, project management and strategic consultancy services.\nFramework Overview\nThe 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. \nIt 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.\nKey Benefits for Suppliers\nAccess 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. \nOur Expectations\nAST 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\nAbility to deliver measurable outcomes and performance; Positive contributions to social value, sustainability and community impact.\nHow to Participate\nOrganisations 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\nIf 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.\nAll 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. 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(Mini‑Competition) between all capable Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot.\nii)\t4.2 AST shall determine the appropriate award method on a call‑off‑by‑call‑off basis.\niii)\tDirect 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\ne)\tCall‑Off Procedure\ni)\tFor each Call‑Off Contract, AST shall issue a Call‑Off Order Form setting out, as a minimum:\n(1)\tthe participating schools/sites;\n(2)\ta description of the Services;\n(3)\tthe Call‑Off term;\n(4)\tpricing and charging mechanism;\n(5)\tapplicable KPIs and Service Levels;\n(6)\tsafeguarding, data protection and insurance requirements; and\n(7)\tany 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. \nii)\t5.2 A Call‑Off Contract shall only be formed once:\n(1)\tthe Call‑Off 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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" }, { "releaseID": "056968-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-17T10:31:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "d)\tCall‑Off Award Methods\ni)\tCall‑Off Contracts may be awarded by AST using one of the following methods, in accordance with applicable procurement law and the Framework Agreement:\n(1)\tDirect Award, where permitted by the procurement documents and where the terms of the requirement are sufficiently defined; and/or\n(2)\tFurther Competition (Mini‑Competition) between all capable Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot.\nii)\t4.2 AST shall determine the appropriate award method on a call‑off‑by‑call‑off basis.\niii)\tDirect 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\ne)\tCall‑Off Procedure\ni)\tFor each Call‑Off Contract, AST shall issue a Call‑Off Order Form setting out, as a minimum:\n(1)\tthe participating schools/sites;\n(2)\ta description of the Services;\n(3)\tthe Call‑Off term;\n(4)\tpricing and charging mechanism;\n(5)\tapplicable KPIs and Service Levels;\n(6)\tsafeguarding, data protection and insurance requirements; and\n(7)\tany 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.\nii)\t5.2 A Call‑Off Contract shall only be formed once:\n(1)\tthe Call‑Off Order Form has been completed; and\n(2)\tit has been signed by authorised representatives of both AST (or the relevant school) and the Supplier.\nf)\tFurther Competition Rules\ni)\tWhere AST runs a further competition, it shall:\n(1)\tinvite all Suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot who are capable of delivering the requirement;\n(2)\tspecify the award criteria, weightings and submission requirements; and\n(3)\tallow a reasonable time for submission of tenders.\nii)\tCall‑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" } ], "openFrameworkSchemeEndDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2034-09-09T23:59:59+01:00" } ] } }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": true } ], "vcse": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2026-07-27T00:00:00+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00" } ], "endDate": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2030-07-26T23:59:59+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2030-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ], "maxExtentDate": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "2034-06-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2034-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ] }, "hasRenewal": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": true } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "046558-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-05-20T15:48:14+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "planning" ], "value": "planned" }, { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "active" } ], "title": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Curriculum Services" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2)\tSchedule 2. Lot 1 - Curriculum Services \na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 1. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\nb)\tFor the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 1.\nc)\tCurriculum design, development and review services\ni)\tSubject-specific consultancy and improvement support\nii)\tTeacher/leader professional development (CPD), coaching and training\niii)\tEducational delivery support (e.g., tutoring, enrichment programmes) where permitted and specified\niv)\tAssessment and examinations support, moderation and quality assurance\nv)\tSpecial educational needs and inclusion support services (advisory)\nvi)\tEducational audits, evaluations and reports\nvii)\tAny other educational services agreed within the call-off scope\nd)\tExclusions (unless expressly permitted in a Call-Off Contract and compliant with applicable law):\ni)\tthe direct employment or supply of agency workers, teachers or temporary staff under the supervision, direction or control of AST; \nii)\tthe provision of services which constitute staff augmentation or labour-only supply; \niii)\tregulated activity without all required safeguarding and vetting checks; \niv)\tservices 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.\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" }, { "releaseID": "056968-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-17T10:31:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "2)\tSchedule 2. Lot 1 - Curriculum Services\na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 1. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\nb)\tFor the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 1.\nc)\tCurriculum design, development and review services\ni)\tSubject-specific consultancy and improvement support\nii)\tTeacher/leader professional development (CPD), coaching and training\niii)\tEducational delivery support (e.g., tutoring, enrichment programmes) where permitted and specified\niv)\tAssessment and examinations support, moderation and quality assurance\nv)\tSpecial educational needs and inclusion support services (advisory)\nvi)\tEducational audits, evaluations and reports\nvii)\tAny other educational services agreed within the call-off scope\nd)\tExclusions (unless expressly permitted in a Call-Off Contract and compliant with applicable law):\ni)\tthe direct employment or supply of agency workers, teachers or temporary staff under the supervision, direction or control of AST;\nii)\tthe provision of services which constitute staff augmentation or labour-only supply;\niii)\tregulated activity without all required safeguarding and vetting checks;\niv)\tservices 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.\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": 100000000 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.\nBidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition" } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "AWARD CRITERIA", "description": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out." } ] } ] }, "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme.\nForms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years" } ] } }, { "id": "2", "title": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "FM & Estates Services" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "3)\tSchedule 3. Lot 2: FM & Estates Services, \na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 2. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\n2.4.1.\tHard FM & Compliance Services\n2.4.2.\tSoft FM Services\n2.4.3.\tEstates Management & Professional Services\n2.4.4.\tProjects, Minor Works & Capital Support\n2.4.5.\tEnergy, Sustainability & Environmental Services\n2.4.6.\tSecurity, Transport & Specialist Services\n2.4.7.\tPlumbing, Heating, Ventilation Services\n2.5.\tGeneral Service Requirements (All Providers)\n2.5.1.\tAll services must:\n2.5.1.1.\tBe delivered in occupied school environments\n2.5.2.\tBe child‑centred, safeguarding‑aware and DBS‑compliant\n2.5.3.\tMinimise disruption to education and comply with:\n2.5.3.1.\tStatutory and regulatory requirements\n2.5.3.2.\tDfE, ESFA, HSE, Ofsted and Building Safety expectations\n2.5.3.3.\tIntegrate with Trust policies, values and safeguarding culture\n2.5.4.\tSupport the Trust's environmental sustainability and social value ambitions. \nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" }, { "releaseID": "056968-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-17T10:31:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "3)\tSchedule 3. Lot 2: FM & Estates Services,\na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 2. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\n2.4.1.\tHard FM & Compliance Services\n2.4.2.\tSoft FM Services\n2.4.3.\tEstates Management & Professional Services\n2.4.4.\tProjects, Minor Works & Capital Support\n2.4.5.\tEnergy, Sustainability & Environmental Services\n2.4.6.\tSecurity, Transport & Specialist Services\n2.4.7.\tPlumbing, Heating, Ventilation Services\n2.5.\tGeneral Service Requirements (All Providers)\n2.5.1.\tAll services must:\n2.5.1.1.\tBe delivered in occupied school environments\n2.5.2.\tBe child‑centred, safeguarding‑aware and DBS‑compliant\n2.5.3.\tMinimise disruption to education and comply with:\n2.5.3.1.\tStatutory and regulatory requirements\n2.5.3.2.\tDfE, ESFA, HSE, Ofsted and Building Safety expectations\n2.5.3.3.\tIntegrate with Trust policies, values and safeguarding culture\n2.5.4.\tSupport the Trust's environmental sustainability and social value ambitions.\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": 100000000 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.\nBidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition" } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "AWARD CRITERIA", "description": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out." } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ], "vcse": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00" } ], "endDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2030-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ], "maxExtentDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2034-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ] }, "hasRenewal": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ], "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme.\nForms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years" } ] } }, { "id": "3", "title": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "IT Support & Related Services" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "4)\tSchedule 4. Lot 3: IT Support & Related Services\na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 3. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\nb)\tIT Services:\ni)\tthe provision of IT professional support & services, \nii)\tconsultancy, \niii)\tmanaged services, \niv)\tproject managers, \nv)\tspecialists and technical services \nvi)\tAny other educational IT services & supplies agreed within the call-off scope\nc)\tFor the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 3.\nd)\tExclusions (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\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" }, { "releaseID": "056968-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-17T10:31:28+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tenderUpdate" ], "value": "4)\tSchedule 4. Lot 3: IT Support & Related Services\na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 3. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\nb)\tIT Services:\ni)\tthe provision of IT professional support & services,\nii)\tconsultancy,\niii)\tmanaged services,\niv)\tproject managers,\nv)\tspecialists and technical services\nvi)\tAny other educational IT services & supplies agreed within the call-off scope\nc)\tFor the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 3.\nd)\tExclusions (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\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" } ], "status": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "active" } ], "value": { "amountGross": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": 100000000 } ], "currency": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "GBP" } ] }, "awardCriteria": { "weightingDescription": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated to join the framework will be on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out.\nBidders will be ranked in order of overall score and be selected by call off for services required by direct award or further competition" } ], "criteria": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": [ { "type": "quality", "name": "AWARD CRITERIA", "description": "Award Criteria\nOffers will be evaluated on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender\nEvaluation will be based on:\nQuality / Technical Merit\nCommercial / Price\nEvaluation weighting for Framework Agreement Submission:\n80% Quality and 20% Price will used for ranking and direct award\nWhere Further Competition is carried out evaluation criteria may vary within the following ranges:\nBetween 40% Quality / 60% Commercial and 90% Quality / 10% Commercial\nAST reserves the right to appoint multiple suppliers per Lot and to adjust Criteria % where further competition is carried out." } ] } ] }, "suitability": { "sme": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ], "vcse": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2026-09-09T00:00:00+01:00" } ], "endDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2030-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ], "maxExtentDate": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "2034-09-08T23:59:59+01:00" } ] }, "hasRenewal": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": true } ], "renewal": { "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "Has a maximum framework term of up to four (4) years, subject to the operation of the wider scheme.\nForms part of a scheme with an overall duration of up to eight (8) years" } ] } }, { "id": "4", "title": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "General Administration & Consultancy Services" } ], "description": [ { "releaseID": "054858-2026", "releaseDate": "2026-06-10T15:40:51+01:00", "releaseTag": [ "tender" ], "value": "5)\tSchedule 5. Lot 4: General Administration & Consultancy\na)\tThis Schedule sets out the indicative scope of Lot 4. The precise Services will be defined in each Call-Off Order Form\ni)\tFinancial Consultancy & Advisory Services\nii)\tESFA & Regulatory Support\niii)\tSpecialist Financial Support\niv)\tPurchasing & Commercial Services\nv)\tCommercial Advisory\nvi)\tContract & Supplier Management Services\nvii)\tAdministrative & Operational Support Services\nviii)\tOperational Support\nix)\tInterim and Resource Support\nx)\tStrategic, Tactical & Transformation Support\nxi)\tProject & Programme Support\nxii)\tMobilisation, Reporting & Governance\nxiii)\tSafeguarding, DBS & Conduct\nxiv)\tSocial Value, Sustainability & EDI\nb)\tFor the complete scope please refer to Document 5 'Service Specification' - Paragraph 4.\nc)\tAny other non-curriculum services agreed within the call-off scope\nd)\tLot 4 may involve access to sensitive systems or premises; security requirements must be specified in the Call-Off Order Form.\nPlease see Doc No. 5 Service Specification of the tender pack for complete scope" } ], 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