UNSPSC 86121500: Elementary and secondary schools

UNSPSC 86121500 Elementary and secondary schools is a Class code that encompasses contracted educational and student support services that state and local school districts procure to supplement core instruction and meet diverse learner needs. Recent solicitations show school districts across the country buying academic intervention services, enrichment programming, specialized support (special education, nursing, interpreting), professional development, tutoring, extended-day programs, and digital curriculum platforms—work that ranges from temporary staffing and short-term coaching to multi-year platform licensing and comprehensive program delivery. The issuing bodies are predominantly independent school districts and county school systems in varied states, with some activity from state education agencies (Texas Education Agency, Oregon Department of Education, Illinois State Board of Education) seeking statewide systems or provider networks. School districts at all enrollment levels—from small rural districts to large urban systems—post opportunities under this code, and repeat buyers include established procurement offices in Texas (Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, Katy ISD, Bibb County Schools), Florida (Hillsborough County, Pinellas County), and other high-activity states.

Recent opportunities span California (Stockton Unified's $1 million-plus academic and emotional support RFP due August 4, 2026), Arizona (Dysart USD's enrichment programs RFP due July 30, 2026), Mississippi (South Delta's student intervention services due July 16, 2026), and Massachusetts (Anne Arundel County's K-5 science curriculum due July 14, 2026), with additional activity in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois. The code sees both large, multi-year platform and staffing contracts (Texas Pathways Project for career and technical education, Hillsborough County substitute teacher services with a $50 million annual budget, tutoring service contracts at $8 million annually) and smaller specialized-services RFPs (educational interpreting, school nursing, staff development materials). Set-asides and preferences vary by issuer—some school districts encourage DBE, SLBE, and SBE participation; Texas Education Agency solicitations require HUB subcontracting plans with set-asides for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses; and some Florida and Massachusetts procurements reference small business and MWBE encouragement without formal set-asides. Geographic concentration is strongest in Texas, Florida, Georgia, California, and the Northeast, with meaningful activity dispersed across other states.