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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.
The 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.
Scope of the Framework
The Framework is divided into four Lots:
Lot 1 - Curriculum Services
Provision of educational consultancy and support services including, but not limited to:
Services may be delivered at academy, cluster or trust‑wide level on a project, advisory or retained basis.
Lot 2 - Facilities Management & Estates Services
Provision of integrated estates and facilities management services including:
All services must be delivered in live school environments, meeting statutory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
Lot 3 - IT Support & Related Services
Provision of IT, digital and technology services including:
Suppliers must comply with UK GDPR, cyber security standards and education‑sector requirements.
Lot 4 - General Administration & Consultancy Services
Provision of financial, commercial, operational and strategic support services including:
Services support governance, compliance, value for money and operational resilience.
Key Features of the Framework
Open Framework: New suppliers may apply to join at defined intervals during the Framework term, subject to meeting published criteria.
Multi‑Supplier Model: Multiple providers may be appointed per Lot, with no limit on supplier numbers.
No Guarantee of Volume: Appointment does not guarantee any level of spend or exclusivity.
Flexible Call‑Off Mechanisms: Contracts may be awarded via:
Direct award (where permitted)
Further competition (mini‑competition)
Multi‑supplier or blended delivery models
Wide Accessibility: Available for use by AST and other eligible contracting authorities including schools, academies, MATs, local authorities and education institutions across England.
Delivery and Quality Requirements
Suppliers must:
Framework Objectives
The Framework aims to:
Additional Information
The 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.
Call‑off contracts will be formed between the appointed supplier and the contracting authority using standardised terms and agreed service specifications.
This notice relates to the establishment of an Open Framework Agreement and not the award of a specific contract.
No supplier information available.
This procurement was divided into 4 lots, each awarded separately.
| Lot | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Curriculum Services Sept 2026 – Sept 2030 | - | active |
| Lot 2 FM & Estates Services Sept 2026 – Sept 2030 | - | active |
| Lot 3 IT Support & Related Services Sept 2026 – Sept 2030 | - | active |
| Lot 4 General Administration & Consultancy Services Sept 2026 – Sept 2030 | - | active |
Weightings from the notice, applied to every lot.
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Added further information to Scope for clarity. No changes in Lots or tender content.