Free Schools Support Service

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Description

The Department for Education has awarded service contract for the provision of Free School Support Service. The free school programme plays an important role in helping to deliver new, high-quality places of all types where they are needed most. Following the Spending Review, work is ongoing on a future programme and in due course, we will set out plans for delivering further special and AP free schools as part of the new investment of £2.6bn between 2022 and 2025, as well as for further mainstream schools. It is expected that there will be a need for an external support service to include the following: - Generate interest in new applications via the DfE-led free school application process, supporting groups to submit high-quality applications and providing support to applicant groups throughout the department's application and assessment process. - Deliver a small number of free school information events on behalf of the Department for Education.

Awards

Official publications

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• Call Off contracts awarded under ECSC Framework - Lot 10 (December 2025)
  Published: 18 December 2025
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  Published: 10 December 2025
• Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025 - 2028 (2029) - Standards and Testing Agency
  Published: 26 August 2025
• Market Engagement Event - Tackling Antisemitism in Education Innovation Fund
  Published: 30 January 2025
• Tackling Antisemitism in Education 2025/2028 - Engagement Event
  Published: 7 October 2024
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  Published: 24 May 2024
• Provision of Chair of the Children's Services Trust in Northamptonshire
  Published: 22 April 2024
• Con_25168 - DPS Order Form -Cath Hitchen Consultancy
  Published: 12 April 2024
• Con_25202 - Provision of Commissioner services in Bradford Council
  Published: 3 April 2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 25 January 2022, 12:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £1,923,190.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Department for Education (United Kingdom).

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