Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-e8cd-70af-8a5f-aaf87e36b38b/invitation-to-tender-for-the-pe-and-school-sport-partnership-network closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Invitation to Tender for the PE and School Sport Partnership Network [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Estimated value £883,700,000 Published 17 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 25 Sept 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### THIS IS AN INVITATION TO BID This is a notice seeking bids from interested parties in relation to the Department for Education procurement of a National Delivery Partner to establish and deliver the new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network across England. The National Delivery Partner will be responsible for the strategic leadership, design, implementation, and operational delivery of the PE and School Sport Partnerships Network. The Partnerships Network will focus on reducing inequalities in access and participation and improving the quality and consistency of PE and school sport for all children. It will provide flexible local support, support schools to protect two hours of PE weekly, and strengthen school-to-club links through peer-to-peer learning and co-ordinated CPD creating a more equitable, sustainable system for physical activity and sport in schools. Of the total circa £513m programme funding, the contract value for this opportunity is circa £426,000,000 for the initial contract term. A large proportion of this is pass through funding with a price cap placed on service element of this provision. For more information on the funding set up potential bidders are encouraged to carefully read the tender documentation provided. Total values in this notice include the the value of all potential extensions. Any funding beyond the initial term will be confirmed in due course. The DfE is keen to maximise opportunities to participate in procurement for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Consideration will also be given to consortia and collaborative bids from all forms of organisations Note: You will need to register on the Department’s e-tendering portal, Jaggaer [education.app.jaggaer.com](https://education.app.jaggaer.com/) to be able to access this opportunity. Read full description ## CPV classification Administration services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0597df-2026-07-17T11:33:55+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0597df-2026-07-17T11:33:55+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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