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TenderUpdate

14 Jun 2024 at 16:38

Award

14 Jun 2024 at 14:26

TenderUpdate

29 Nov 2023 at 16:59

Tender

29 Nov 2023 at 09:43

Planning

14 Jul 2023 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Red Kite Learning Trust, through Pagabo, is initiating a procurement process for a national framework for professional services for Academies in England. The framework covers Legal, Audit, Data Protection, Health and Safety, HR, and Payroll services. The agreement will last for 2 years with possible extensions. The procurement follows the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses providing professional services to Academies in England. Companies specialising in Legal, Audit, Data Protection, Health and Safety, HR, and Payroll services are well-suited to compete in this single-stage procurement process. The framework is structured into several lots and regions, offering multiple opportunities for suppliers to engage and compete for contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Pagabo National Framework for Academy Services

Notice Description

Added Value Portal t/a Pagabo, acting on behalf of Red Kite Learning Trust, wish to establish a national framework of Providers of professional services to Academies in England. The framework will cover but will not be limited to the provision of Legal, Audit (internal and external), Data Protection, Health and Safety, HR and Payroll services. The Framework Agreement will be established for a period of 2 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 2 periods of 12 months. This Framework Agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by all Academy Trusts in England and the full list is available in the Tender synopsis. The framework is divided into 11 lots and 9 regions (99 sub-lots), with a maximum of 9 Suppliers per sub-lot. The framework shall have the facility for Clients to Direct Award and Further Compete their requirements. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Open procedure.

Lot Information

Legal Services

This lot is for the provision of legal services specfically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Services

This lot is for the provision of Data Protection Officer services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts to provide information security and compliance with data protection law service in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Internal Audit Services

This lot is for the provision of internal audit services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

External Audit Services

This lot is for the provision. of external audit services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in accordance with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Valuation Services

This lot is for the provision of valuation services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Health and Safety Services

This lot is for the provision of Health and Safety services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Human Resource Services

This lot is for the provision of Human Resource consultancy services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Payroll Services

This lot is for the provision of Payroll services specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Human Resource Management Software as a Solution (SaaS)

This lot is for the provision of Human Resource Management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)

This lot is for the provision of Payroll management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Combined HR and Payroll Management Software as a Service (SaaS)

This lot is for the provision of a combined Human Resource and Payroll Management software as a solution, specifically to Academies, Single Academy Trusts and Multi Academy Trusts in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. Additional information: Whilst this procurement isn't related to a specific project and/or programme financed by European Union funds, it is anticipated that there may be specific projects awarded via this framework which are financed by European Union funds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e1cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018523-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

71317200 - Health and safety services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79100000 - Legal services

79110000 - Legal advisory and representation services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

79131000 - Documentation services

79132000 - Certification services

79132100 - Electronic signature certification services

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79211000 - Accounting services

79211110 - Payroll management services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79212500 - Accounting review services

79220000 - Fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

79414000 - Human resources management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£89,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£89,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
29 May 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Red Kite Learning Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 9PH
Postcode Area
Harrogate
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Harlow & St. Georges
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
17
Supplier Names

Azets Technology Solutions

CR Payroll Solutions Limited

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP

Forbes Solicitors LLP

HCR Legal LLP

HY Education Solicitors Limited

Information Governance Services Limited

Juniper Education Services Ltd

Muckle LLP

Neo People Management Ltd

North Yorkshire Council

Pick Everard

Sagars Accountants Ltd

Stone King LLP

TIAA Ltd

Wilkin Chapman LLP

Wylie & Bisset LLP

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