Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Leicestershire County Council
County Hall
Leicester
LE38RA
UK
E-mail: cfscommissioningsupport@leics.gov.uk
NUTS: UKF22
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
School Review and Improvement Support (2025 reopening)
Reference number: DN778646
II.1.2) Main CPV code
80000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Leicestershire County Council (The Council) have carried out a procurement process to recruit new providers to join a standing list of providers to deliver School Review and Improvement Support.
The Council's Education Effectiveness Team (EET) have the responsibility to ensure schools maintain good standards of performance.
This Council has established a list of approved providers who can provide effective support to schools that are causing concern or at risk from an adverse inspection and to pro-actively support the development of schools in line with the Leicestershire Education Excellence Partnership Priorities.
This standing list was created under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The standing list has been in place since 01/09/2023 with annual extension and re-opening options available up to a maximum end date of 31/08/2027. This is the second annual re-opening.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
150 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
School Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Provide rapid response support to schools that are causing concern, at risk from an adverse inspection or identified as likely to benefit from pro-active intervention. Providers will support these schools to make significant improvements and impact on outcomes for pupils within a specified timeframe.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to 1 year 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Head Teacher Performance Management
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
80000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF22
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Headteacher performance management as per national guidance and standards for excellence January 2015
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
option to extend for up to 1 year - 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-033052
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 1
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
A Johnson Education Ltd
13848754
Tyne and Wear
UK
NUTS: UKC2
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 3
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DMW Educational Solutions
Leicester
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 4
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Donna Moulds Education Consultant
Loughborough
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 5
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Blueprint Education Ltd
09664904
Brigg
UK
NUTS: UKE13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 6
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Institution for the Educational and Society Equality
12718201
Huddersfield
UK
NUTS: UKE4
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 8
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
PG Lowther
Nottingham
UK
NUTS: UKF14
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 9
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Socratic Learning Ltd
15161379
Market Harborough
UK
NUTS: UKF22
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1 and 2
Contract No: 10
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
THOMPSON TECHNICAL SERVICES LIMITED
03828735
Worksop
UK
NUTS: UKF15
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 2
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Close the Gaps
15418756
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UKE42
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: 7
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
29/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 10
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 10
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 10
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Kate Browning School Improvement for SEN
Rugby
UK
NUTS: UKG13
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 75 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Leicestershire County Council
Leicester
LE3 8RA
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/09/2025