Education and early years tenders and contracts in the UK
There are 9 live education and early years tenders in the UK right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers tutoring, early years, alternative provision and school improvement contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 9 live education and early years tenders in the UK we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Rarely stated in the notice
- Contract length
- Typically 2.5 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 6 of 9 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 3 of 9
02Live education and early years tenders in the UK
- Inclusion Services Framework - 369-NYC-CYThe North Yorkshire CouncilYorkshire and the Humber£944k–33mCloses 7 daysFrameworkSME
- Provision of School-Based Nursery Works, Berry Hill Preschool, Broadlea Primary School, Isle of Wight.Isle of Wight CouncilSouth East£148kCloses 7 daysSME
- Best Start in Life - School Based Commission to provide strategic leadership, expertise and co-ordination to strengthen early years practice across the City of YorkCity of York CouncilYorkshire and the Humber£120kCloses 18 days
- Alternative ProvisionHull City CouncilYorkshire and the Humber£216k–4.8mCloses 18 daysSME
- Provision of a School Improvement PartnerLondon Borough of Waltham ForestLondon£1.7mCloses 28 daysSME
- Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device SchemeMAIDEN ERLEGH TRUSTNorth East +8£6mCloses 28 daysSME
- Cutenhoe Hill Primary School & Nursery _ LutonCutenhoe Hill Primary School & NurseryEast of England£479kCloses 39 daysSME
- Early Learning & Childcare Provision Framework (New Applicants October 2026)East Ayrshire CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 45 daysFramework
- Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible FrameworkDumfries and Galloway CouncilScotlandNot statedCloses 322 daysFramework
03Who is buying
- The North Yorkshire Council 1 live tender
- Isle of Wight Council 1 live tender
- City of York Council 1 live tender
- Hull City Council 1 live tender
- London Borough of Waltham Forest 1 live tender
04Education and early years contracts: common questions
How many education and early years tenders are live in the UK?
9 right now, from 9 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in education and early years contracts?
Few notices state a minimum turnover; it is usually set out in the tender documents. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win education and early years contracts?
Often, yes. 6 of the 9 live tenders in the UK are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 3 are frameworks or dynamic purchasing systems (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Education & training
Education and training buyers look for relevant accreditation and quality evidence, such as Ofsted outcomes, awarding body approval or safeguarding procedures. Many contracts are short lots, which suits smaller providers.
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