Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services

RED KITE LEARNING TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

Red Kite Learning Trust, in collaboration with Pagabo, has initiated a procurement process to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) tailored for Academy Services across Academy Trusts in England. This tender, titled "Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services," falls under the business services category, encompassing law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security services. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, using a restricted procedure as per the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The DPS covers a substantial budget of £89.5 million and will be active until May 2026, coinciding with an existing framework for Academy Services. Key locations include various regions within the UK, with all documentation available for download via the In-Tend platform. The tender process permits electronic and written submissions, with the final date for submissions being 29th May 2026.

This DPS presents extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in the broad spectrum of services needed by academy trusts, such as legal, audit, data protection, human resources, and payroll solutions. Ideal candidates for this procurement opportunity include law firms, consultancy agencies, marketing specialists, recruitment agencies, printing and security service providers, and professional service firms capable of delivering high-quality support to educational institutions. Engaging with this tender can help businesses diversify their portfolio, secure long-term contracts, and establish or enhance their presence in the education sector. The procurement method encourages a competitive selection process, ensuring that businesses with robust credentials and proven expertise can thrive.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services

Notice Description

Red Kite Learning Trust are working with Pagabo to look to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for Academy Services for Academy Trusts in England. The DPS Agreement will cover projects including, but is not limited to, legal services, internal and external audit services, DPO services, HR and payroll solutions, etc. The procurement will be a single stage process following the Public Contract Regulations 2015 open procedure. The DPS agreement will be established and coincide with the recently awarded framework for Academy Services and will be coterminous in May 2026. The DPS will be split in to 11 categories, this DPS agreement is being advertised and tendered, so it can be utilised by Academies in England. Please refer to document set available for download from the In-Tend platform for a full application process overview. Documentation is available to download from In-Tend https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/pagabo/aspx/ProjectManage/1278

Lot Information

Lot 1

There are 11 Categories, which help specifically select the type of service that is being procured. Please refer to tendering document for the category structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c948
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040834-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dps@pagabo.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARROGATE
Postcode
HG2 9PH
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

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