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Open for bidsUnited KingdomServices£883,700,000

Invitation to Tender for the PE and School Sport Partnership Network

Published
Published 10 September 2025
Deadline
Deadline: 25 September 2026 (63 days left)

Overview

The Department for Education is seeking a National Delivery Partner to establish and deliver the PE and School Sport Partnerships Network across England, with responsibility for strategic leadership, design, implementation, and operational delivery. The network will reduce inequalities in PE and school sport access, help schools protect two hours of weekly PE, and strengthen school-to-club links through peer learning and coordinated professional development. The contract is valued at approximately £426 million for the initial term, with a submission deadline of 25 September 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£883,700,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 September 2025
Deadline
25 September 2026
Classification (CPV)
Administration services

Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Notice

    17 July 2026

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  2. Prior Information Notice

    22 May 2026

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  3. Prior Information Notice

    22 April 2026

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  4. Planning Update

    10 September 2025

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  5. Prior Information Notice

    10 September 2025

    View notice ↗

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