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Academy Trust Handbook: what changed on 1 October 2026

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Paragraph 2.30 clarifies that MIS contracts must be awarded under the DfE’s MIS framework as soon as practicable after its planned launch in September 2027. Existing contracts may be extended for a maximum of 12 months if they expire before the framework launches, and any new re-procurements must include the DfE’s MIS Core Principles.

Who this affects: Academy trusts in England; trustees, accounting officers, principals, and senior leaders.

Written by AI, not individually reviewed.

GOV.UK’s note

Updated the Academy Trust Handbook 2026 to further clarify procurement requirements for management information systems (MIS) in paragraph 2.30.

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