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Education & Training Grants in the United Kingdom

Tenders and grants across education — school construction, textbooks and learning materials, edtech platforms, teacher training, TVET (technical and vocational education), higher education partnerships and curriculum development. Curated for educational publishers, edtech vendors, training providers, construction firms and education NGOs.

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Education & Training Opportunities

Tenders and grants across education — school construction, textbooks and learning materials, edtech platforms, teacher training, TVET (technical and vocational education), higher education partnerships and curriculum development. Curated for educational publishers, edtech vendors, training providers, construction firms and education NGOs.

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Education & Training Tenders

United Kingdom, North East 27 Nov 2026 (Closes in 14 days) OPEN PR 21102026203159221

After a successful bid to the Family Hub Transformation Fund Hartlepool Borough Council were awarded funding to help transition to a Family Hub model by March 2024. Family Hubs have now been in place in Hartlepool since that time and are funded to continue until 31st March 2029. They are now called Best Start Family Hubs in line with the 2026-2029 programme guide. In line with delivery expectat...

United Kingdom, West Midlands £1.5M 4 Dec 2026 (Closes in 21 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07b995

The school wishes to appoint a single catering contractor to provide catering services for it students at Aylesford School Warwick. Aylesford School is an all-through single school Academy.

United Kingdom, West Midlands 17 Dec 2026 (Closes in 34 days) 1327

Aston University requires robust manual total stations for teaching, supervised practical sessions and student fieldwork in surveying and the built environment. The equipment will be used by academic staff, technical staff and students, including users with differing levels of prior experience. The purpose of the procurement is to provide accurate, reliable and easy-to-use instruments that supp...

United Kingdom, West Midlands 11 Dec 2026 (Closes in 28 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07b9dc

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an in-situ transmission electron microscope (TEM) specimen holder system that enables combined cooling, heating and electrical biasing of a sample within a JEOL ARM200F TEM. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any querie...

United Kingdom £800K 7 Dec 2026 (Closes in 24 days) LCC48819

Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint providers to deliver an Adult Cycle Programme across Lancashire. The programme is designed to increase participation in cycling among adults aged 16 years and over by addressing barriers such as confidence, skills, and access to equipment. The successful provider/s will be expected to deliver adult cycling activities and interventions. The activit...

United Kingdom, Yorkshire and The Humber 10 Dec 2026 (Closes in 27 days) 824LC

Leeds Beckett University is tendering for a managed car parking service across two campus locations, one in Leeds city centre and the other in Headingley, Leeds. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Car-park-management-services./X4BDTF8U65 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https...

United Kingdom, London 15 Nov 2026 (Closes in 2 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07ba28

The British Council is seeking quotations from qualified and experienced venue providers in Abu Dhabi for the provision of suitable examination facilities to conduct Paper-Based Tests (PBT), including School Examinations, IELTS and other professional examinations. The selected venue provider will be required to offer appropriate examination rooms, adequate seating capacity, accessibility, secur...

United Kingdom 10 Feb 2027 (Closes in 89 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07ba5e

Establishment of a Dynamic Market pursuant to section 34 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the physical supply of electricity and gas to all Authority sites along with associated invoicing and query management services. A Dynamic Market is a procurement mechanism that: •remains open to new suppliers throughout its duration; •allows suppliers to apply for admission at any time; •enables the Author...

United Kingdom, Swansea 7 Dec 2026 (Closes in 23 days) NOV676657

Swansea Council is establishing a framework for providers capable of delivering educational, vocational, therapeutic, engagement and wellbeing services for children and young people who require support beyond that ordinarily available within a maintained school. It replaces the existing EOTAS Framework and broadens access to approved provision across Swansea schools, Swansea PRU, local authorit...

United Kingdom, Wales £22K 26 Nov 2026 (Closes in 12 days) NOV676651

Social Care Wales requires robust and representative evidence on public perception of its work, as well as perceptions of social care, early years and childcare services across Wales. We are seeking an experienced research supplier to design and deliver a representative survey of approximately 1,000 members of the public in Wales. Please see RFQ attached for full specification.

United Kingdom, Yorkshire and The Humber £232K 8 Dec 2026 (Closes in 25 days) P255

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) is looking to establish a contract with a single Provider to undertake an independent, inclusive and trauma-informed Survivors’ Voice Forum and Peer Support provision for people aged 16 and over with lived experience of domestic abuse, sexual harm and violence against women and girls (VAWG). The provision must also actively seek to ensure that...

United Kingdom, West Midlands 11 Dec 2026 (Closes in 28 days) KC-10-26-TEM

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an in-situ transmission electron microscope (TEM) specimen holder system that enables combined cooling, heating and electrical biasing of a sample within a JEOL ARM200F TEM. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any querie...

United Kingdom, London 10 Dec 2026 (Closes in 27 days) DN835743

Appointment of a Resident Engagement and Evaluation Partner to support Lewisham Council's Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 programme, including resident engagement, consultation, communications, and evaluation of programme outcomes. Contract term: 30 months (April 2027 to September 2029).

United Kingdom, Southend-on-Sea 2 Dec 2026 (Closes in 19 days) DN835774

Southend-on-Sea City Council (SCC) seeks to engage the market through this Market Engagement exercise in preparation for the potential procurement of a contractor for the design and build construction of an additional resource base at Earls Hall Primary School. The project will provide specialist accommodation for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), supporting the Council's ob...

United Kingdom 4 Dec 2026 (Closes in 21 days) C491377

The service will provide a needs-led, primary care-based assessment and support model for adults presenting with possible Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and related neurodevelopmental difficulties. As an integrated component of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's (HTFT) wider Adult ADHD pathway, the service will support earlier intervention, improve access to care, reduce wa...

United Kingdom, Wales £4.5M 7 Dec 2026 (Closes in 24 days) CCS/25/297

Swansea Council is establishing a framework for providers capable of delivering educational, vocational, therapeutic, engagement and wellbeing services for children and young people who require support beyond that ordinarily available within a maintained school. It replaces the existing EOTAS Framework and broadens access to approved provision across Swansea schools, Swansea PRU, local authorit...

United Kingdom 30 Nov 2026 (Closes in 17 days) LJMU 2705

This scope of works outlines the requirements for the provision of a videography framework for multiple suppliers. The framework(s) will run for three years and will include an option to extend for a further two, twelve-month periods, all projects shall be priced and agreed by LJMU before work commence The Videography Framework will provide LJMU with suppliers who can deliver in scope full vide...

United Kingdom, Yorkshire and The Humber 8 Dec 2026 (Closes in 25 days) TEC-LGB-26

The TEC Partnership is a major further and higher education provider, encompassing the Grimsby Institute, University Centre Grimsby, Scarborough TEC, East Riding College, and Skegness College. In addition to its main campuses, the Partnership includes two specialist training providers: • National Employer Training: Serving both regional and national requirements. • Transafe Training: Based in I...

United Kingdom 2 Dec 2026 (Closes in 19 days) C489927

Below Threshold Light Touch Regime restricted Tender. Invitation only. Community and Dental Resuscitation Training for the period of 01/04/2027 for 12 months with an optional extension of 12 months.

United Kingdom, Wales 30 Nov 2026 (Closes in 16 days) NOV674597

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United Kingdom, South East £20K 22 Nov 2026 (Closes in 9 days) ocds-h6vhtk-07969d

Training for staff on Understanding the Interconnection of Nature, Climate and Health Challenges. 2 sessions 1 must be in person in Reading. All supporting materials to have intellectual property rights as defined in the specification. Training expected to be delivered in March.

United Kingdom, Scotland £521K 16 Dec 2026 (Closes in 33 days) Case 853667

The Scottish Government is seeking a Service Provider to provide a demand led service to engage with children (aged 12-15) to seek their views to support them to exercise their rights under the Education (Additional Support for Learning Act) 2004 (as amended) (the 2004 Act).

United Kingdom, Wales £624K 26 Nov 2026 (Closes in 13 days) SBU-FTS-63640-001-AN-26.

Provision of Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Patient Transport Services for Swansea Bay University Health Board. The procurement seeks to establish a multi-supplier contractual arrangement for the safe, secure, dignified, and responsive transportation of patients requiring planned and unplanned transfers between healthcare facilities, specialist placements, community settings...

Provision of Specialist Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Patient Transport Services for Swansea Bay University Health Board. The procurement seeks to establish a multi-supplier contractual arrangement for the safe, secure, dignified, and responsive transportation of patients requiring planned and unplanned transfers between healthcare facilities, specialist placements, community settings...

United Kingdom, South West £44.0M 14 Dec 2026 (Closes in 31 days) CP2632-25

Devon County Council has established an Open Framework for the Provision of Short Breaks for Disabled Children and Young People in Devon and is now opening its second Entry Point. Short breaks are play and leisure opportunities which support disabled children to go to new places, spend time with friends, take part in fun and enjoyable activities, develop their independence, and try new things. ...

Education & Training Grants

Open Community GB sustainable-steps-wales-green-careers-cardiff
United Kingdom $300 - $1,800,000

This fund aims to help young people (aged between 16 and 25) in Cardiff into green careers. What we mean by green careers By green careers, we mean careers that: reduce carbon emissions reduce carbon emissions restore nature restore nature help us adapt to our changing climate help us adapt to our changing climate Examples of green careers could be anything from an administrative assistant for an environmental consultant, to a cook at a zero-waste café, or a trainee engineer for a renewable energy company. How we want to help young people We’re funding projects that help young people: develop their confidence teach them new skills - this could include social and technical skills develop their confidence teach them new skills - this could include social and technical skills get work expe...

Call for Proposals: Selecting an implementing partner for the Regional Grant "Artificial Intelligence Solutions for Impact Results

Open Community GB young-start-main-grants
United Kingdom $20,001 - $150,000

There are 2 types of Young Start funding: Young Start – Small Grants Young Start – Main Grants Learn about Young Start – Small Grants here . This section is about Young Start – Main Grants. Young Start – Main Grants funding This funding is for organisations that: are in Scotland include children and young people, aged 8 to 24, in the project or organisation The children and young people should be able to: choose when and how they're involved influence and make decisions about your organisation, its activities or services For example, they might: work on a project, including the idea, design and delivery decide what activities happen and how they run share ideas and feedback that leads to changes get involved at all levels of your organisation You can apply for between £20,001 and £150,0...

Open Community GB the-step-forward-fund
United Kingdom $100,000 - $225,000

Overview The Step Forward Fund is funding co-designed with The Phoenix Community Trust and their partners. It’s for grassroots groups from Global Majority and racially minoritised communities who: have received £20,000 or less from The National Lottery Community Fund between April 2023 and March 2026 have received £20,000 or less from The National Lottery Community Fund between April 2023 and March 2026 have applied to Reaching Communities fund between April 2023 and March 2026 and been unsuccessful have applied to Reaching Communities fund between April 2023 and March 2026 and been unsuccessful need funding to make a step forward in their size and activities need funding to make a step forward in their size and activities It provides further investment to: continue to advocate and care...

Open Community GB sustainable-steps-wales-egin-grants
United Kingdom $100 - $35,000

This funding supports community groups in Wales that are taking action on climate change and aiming to live more sustainably, or helping them kick-start their ideas. To apply, your group must have received support from the Egin mentoring programme . The main aim of your project should be to help your community engage with climate change and take steps to live more sustainably. We aim to fund groups that consider the impact of their activities on nature and, where possible, limit any potentially damaging practices. We’re also interested in other benefits your project could bring. These might include: improving people’s wellbeing improving relationships between people and organisations improving biodiversity We want to fund organisations that are open to learning and plan to share what th...

Call for Proposals: Supporting Farmers' Organizations to Deliver Rapid Crisis Response and Strengthen Rural Resilience

Open Community GB the-uk-fund
United Kingdom $500,000 - $5,000,000

offers larger amounts of funding to help you develop work that’s already making a difference. To get funding you’ll need to show what’s working, how you know it’s having a proven impact, and why it’s ready to scale. We do not fund brand-new projects or services. Your work should also benefit communities across the UK, by working in different places or sharing learning between countries. Your project should go beyond delivering a service. It should help change how systems work, leading to lasting benefits for communities. All projects must meet one of these aims Your project must clearly meet one of the following aims: improve relationships between people with different life experiences help people and communities meaningfully connect online when it's hard to meet in person support peopl...

Open Research GB mrc-partnership-grant-applicant-led

Apply for funding to support exciting and ambitious partnerships within the remit of the Medical Research Council. You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. Partnerships are novel collaborative activities between researchers to transform our understanding of human health and disease.

Open Research GB epsrc-discipline-hopping-in-ict-nov-2023-responsive-mode

This is an opportunity for information and communications technology (ICT) researchers to use their expertise in other disciplines, or for other researchers to apply their expertise to ICT. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

Open Research GB mrc-research-grant-applicant-led

Apply for funding to support exciting and ambitious research within the remit of the Medical Research Council, to transform our understanding of human health and disease You must be employed by an eligible research organisation. You can involve more than one research group or organisation in the project.

Open Research GB mathematical-sciences-postdoctoral-fellowship

These are personal, career development focused awards for the mathematical sciences. You must have either: a PhD more than four years’ experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship Candidates with more research experience may prefer to apply for our open fellowship.

Open Research GB mrc-new-investigator-research-grant-applicant-led

Apply for funding to take the next step towards becoming an independent researcher. Doing exciting and ambitious research within the remit of the Medical Research Council. You must have the: skills and experience to ‘transition to independence’ support of an eligible host research organisation

Open Research GB esrc-responsive-mode-ukri-sbe-lead-agency-opportunity-round-two

The UKRI-SBE lead agency funding opportunity allows UK and US-based researchers to submit a collaborative proposal that will go through a single review process. Grants are funded through existing funding programmes at the relevant lead agency. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Open Community GB strengthening-communities
United Kingdom $20,001 - $500,000

funds projects that: support people who experience poverty, disadvantage and discrimination support people early to help prevent negative experiences are led by your community and build on its strengths and connections Your project must also achieve one of these outcomes Your project must help: reduce health inequalities improve people’s physical health, mental health or wellbeing people have positive relationships and connections young people reach their potential and thrive as adults children and young people develop good social and emotional skills It’s OK if it helps achieve more, but that will not improve your chances of getting funded. How much you can apply for We offer funding from £20,001 to £500,000. The amount you can apply for depends on your organisation’s size: organisatio...

Open Research GB ukri-translation-ahrc-proof-of-concept
United Kingdom Up to $150,000

supports arts and humanities activity that translate previously funded AHRC or UKRI projects into real world economic, societal, cultural or policy impact. This opportunity was previously known as AHRC responsive mode: follow-on funding for impact and engagement.

Open Research GB esrc-responsive-mode-working-with-brazilian-researchers-round-two

If you are a UK-based researcher you can apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Submit collaborative research proposals in any area of the social sciences within the remit of both ESRC and FAPESP. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Open Research GB knowledge-transfer-partnership

s help businesses to partner with an academic organisation, research organisation or a Catapult, to employ a graduate with the skills and knowledge that can help the business to innovate and grow.

Open Research GB ahrc-catalyst-awards-applicant-led-mode

Apply for funding to support researchers without prior experience of leading a significant research project to accelerate their trajectory as independent researchers, to unlock their potential and build leadership and convenor experience. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Open Research GB collaborate-with-researchers-in-brazil

Under the UKRI-FAPESP lead agency agreement, participant UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) research councils receive and assess joint applications from eligible UK and Brazil-based researchers from the state of São Paulo on behalf of both organisations.

Open Research GB ukri-sbe-lead-agency-opportunity

The UKRI-SBE lead agency opportunity allows UK and US-based researchers to submit a collaborative proposal that will go through a single review process. Grants are funded through existing funding programmes at the relevant lead agency.

Open Research GB return-to-research-support-bursary

You can apply for this bursary if you are a researcher looking to return to an academic research career after a break of two or more years. You can get funding of up to £2,500 for no more than six months to support you in developing a proposal suitable for submission to the STFC fellowship scheme.

Call for Proposals: Strengthening the Macadamia Nuts Export Value Chain in Rwanda – ELPS

Open Research GB ahrc-responsive-mode-curiosity-award
United Kingdom Up to $100,000

Apply for funding for flexible awards to fund fundamental research that leads to new research agendas, networking activity and idea generation, which enables the development of further research opportunities and new research agendas. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

Open Community GB young-start-small-grants
United Kingdom $300 - $20,000

There are 2 types of Young Start funding: Young Start – Small Grants Young Start – Small Grants Young Start – Main Grants Young Start – Main Grants Learn about Young Start – Main Grants here. This section is about Young Start – Small Grants. Young Start – Small Grants funding This funding is for organisations in Scotland that: support children and young people aged 8 to 24 support children and young people aged 8 to 24 want to learn how to involve them so they can: influence decisions about your organisation, its activities, or services choose when and how they're involved want to learn how to involve them so they can: influence decisions about your organisation, its activities, or services influence decisions about your organisation, its activities, or services choose when and how they...

Open Discovery Research GB WT-5634
United Kingdom Up to $3,500,000

This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing.  ## Section You can apply for a Wellcome Discovery Award if you are a researcher who wants to pursue bold and creative research ideas. You must aim to make a major contribution to your research field by:generating significant shifts in understandingand/ordeveloping methodologies, conceptual frameworks, tools or techniques that could benefit health-related research.An award can be held by an established researcher or a team of researchers led by an established researcher.If you are applying as a team of researchersTeam size will depend on the proposed rese...

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