Estimated Value
Up to £11,750,000
Deadline
30 November 2026
40 days remaining
Published
21 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
This collaborative tender opportunity has been issued by Westcountry Schools Trust and Learning Academies Trust. The proposed contracts will be for the provision of supply agency services.
The service is intended to provide access to safe, compliant and good quality agency workers when required, while supporting the Trust’s objectives of continuity of provision, safeguarding compliance, operational flexibility and value for money. The tender has been divided into Lots to reflect the two Academy Trusts and the different geographical areas in which the service will be delivered.
The intention is to award four (4) separate contracts for each Lot following evaluation of tenders The contracts will be for a period of three (3) years, with the possible extension of two (2) further years in 12-month intervals (3 + 1 + 1). Includes 6 Schools.
Additional details
Details of the school sites in Lot 1a Cornwall can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A. Includes 13 Schools.
Details of the school sites in Lot 1b Devon can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A. Includes 12 Schools.
Details of the school sites in Lot 1c Plymouth can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A. Includes 18 Schools. Details of the school sites in Lot 2 LAT can be found in Document 2 Specification - Appendix A.
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Westcountry Schools TrustKey Dates
Published
21 October 2026
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30 November 2026
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